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Alice Hoffman
322 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099470359
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Alice Hoffman’s most magical novel to date -- three generations of extraordinary women are driven to unite in crisis and discover the rewards of reconciliation and love. Women of the Sparrow family have unusual gifts. Elinor can detect falsehood. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 835 reviews
Moods
mysterious 54%
reflective 37%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 20%
sad 16%
adventurous 12%
tense 12%
dark 8%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%
challenging 4%
funny 4%
informative 4%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Terminal illness, Violence—
Alice Hoffman
322 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099470359
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Alice Hoffman’s most magical novel to date -- three generations of extraordinary women are driven to unite in crisis and discover the rewards of reconciliation and love. Women of the Sparrow family have unusual gifts. Elinor can detect falsehood. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 835 reviews
Moods
mysterious 54%
reflective 37%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 20%
sad 16%
adventurous 12%
tense 12%
dark 8%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%
challenging 4%
funny 4%
informative 4%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Terminal illness, Violence