A review by kba76
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
A tale of witchcraft and family bonds, examining how sometimes those we love most are the ones who can cause most upset.
Sisters Gillian and Sally were sent to live with elderly aunts when they were young. They soon became accustomed to being stared at and mocked. Magic was accepted by them, but they each had to move away in order to find out who they really were.
Both sisters are cursed by their inability to find love. We see them attempt to make a life for themselves, but they come back to each other in times of need.
There were some lovely passages and I liked the idea behind this. It felt like a rather unusual book, and I found myself wanting to know more about their family background.
Sisters Gillian and Sally were sent to live with elderly aunts when they were young. They soon became accustomed to being stared at and mocked. Magic was accepted by them, but they each had to move away in order to find out who they really were.
Both sisters are cursed by their inability to find love. We see them attempt to make a life for themselves, but they come back to each other in times of need.
There were some lovely passages and I liked the idea behind this. It felt like a rather unusual book, and I found myself wanting to know more about their family background.