The Witches of Eastwick by John Updike

The Witches of Eastwick

Eastwick #1

John Updike

343 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy reflective slow-paced

Description

The story, set in the fictional Rhode Island town of Eastwick in the early 1970s, follows the witches Alexandra Spofford, Jane Smart, and Sukie Rougemont, who acquire their powers after their respective marriages end. Their coven is upset by the a...

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Moods

dark 75%
mysterious 45%
funny 40%
challenging 35%
reflective 27%
adventurous 18%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%
tense 10%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 30%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Average rating

2.81

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