Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

Practical Magic

Practical Magic #1

Alice Hoffman

288 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy literary emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

The Owens sisters confront the challenges of life and love in this bewitching novel from New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman.For more than two hundred years, the Owens women have been blamed for everything that has gone wrong in their ...

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Moods

emotional 60%
mysterious 57%
hopeful 29%
lighthearted 29%
dark 28%
adventurous 26%
reflective 26%
funny 18%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
sad 9%
relaxing 7%
challenging 4%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 32%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.59

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