The Witches of Eastwick by John Updike

The Witches of Eastwick

Eastwick #1

John Updike

307 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy reflective slow-paced

Description

Toward the end of the Vietnam era, in a snug little Rhode Island seacoast town, wonderful powers have descended upon Alexandra, Jane, and Sukie, bewitching divorcées with sudden access to all that is female, fecund, and mysterious. Alexandra, a sc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 729 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
funny 52%
mysterious 42%
challenging 23%
reflective 23%
adventurous 19%
emotional 9%
lighthearted 9%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 34%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 31% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

2.84

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