Magic for Beginners by Kelly Link, Shelley Jackson

Magic for Beginners

Kelly Link, Shelley Jackson

297 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 1,127 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
dark 59%
funny 50%
challenging 45%
reflective 28%
emotional 26%
adventurous 21%
lighthearted 11%
sad 11%
tense 7%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 24%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Character: 27% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 25% | No: 22% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 33% | No: 21% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 19% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.71

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