Magic for Beginners by Kelly Link

Magic for Beginners

Kelly Link

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fiction fantasy magical realism short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

10 hours, 44 minutes | first published 2005

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The nine stories in Link's second collection are the spitting image of those in her acclaimed debut, Stranger Things Happen: effervescent blends of quirky humor and pathos that transform stock themes of genre fiction into the stuff of delicate lyr...
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Moods

mysterious 78%
dark 60%
funny 48%
challenging 46%
reflective 29%
emotional 26%
adventurous 21%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%
tense 7%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 25%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Character: 28% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 34% | No: 21% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 20% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.71

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