Magic Lessons: A Prequel to Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

Magic Lessons: A Prequel to Practical Magic

Practical Magic #0.1

Alice Hoffman

416 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

From New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman comes the origin story of her beloved novel and basis for the cult classic film Practical Magic—taking us on a captivating journey to the Salem witch trials, featuring the indomitable matriarch ...

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Moods

emotional 72%
adventurous 53%
dark 45%
mysterious 42%
hopeful 33%
reflective 32%
sad 23%
inspiring 19%
tense 17%
challenging 8%
informative 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 29%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

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