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A review by syltetoy
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I had no idea the movie was based on a book! I haven’t watched it since I was a kid but I remember I loved it. From what I remember, the movie is much more action-oriented? The book is very much about love and family and expectations and the magic is small. Hoffman has a way of describing that blends simile with magic and it just was lovely to listen to. I found it easy to imagine scenes, the descriptions are very sensory. I just really really enjoyed this book.
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Car accident