Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

Practical Magic

Practical Magic #1

Alice Hoffman

300 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 the New York Times bestselling author of The Rules of Magic and Magic Lessons.For more than two hundred years, the Owens women have been blamed for everything...

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Moods

emotional 60%
mysterious 57%
hopeful 30%
dark 29%
lighthearted 29%
adventurous 26%
reflective 26%
funny 18%
inspiring 11%
tense 10%
sad 9%
relaxing 8%
challenging 4%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 32%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.59

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