The Witches of Eastwick by John Updike

The Witches of Eastwick

Eastwick #1

John Updike

313 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy reflective slow-paced

Description

'Witty, ironic, engrossing and punctuated by transports of spectacular prose' TimeAlexandra, Jane and Sukie, divorced and dangerous, revel in their new-found powers. With their ex-husbands reduced to mere mementos - Alexandra's is dust in a jar on...

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Community Reviews Summary of 997 reviews

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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