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bearalston4's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
foliofiles's review against another edition
3.0
Though not without its flaws, Practical Magic managed to entertain me.
The storytelling style isn’t for everyone; decades are covered in just a few pages, and only a handful of scenes are fully fleshed out.
It often felt like a long introduction, and I was waiting for the story to really begin.
Some choices seemed more accidental than intentional. Despite all these elements, I found it enjoyable, with a comforting, nostalgic feel.
I have to give the author credit for being able to evoke a sense of familiarity, comfort, and nostalgia, despite the simplistic narrative approach. It’s not perfect, but if the issues I mentioned don't bother you, I would recommend it, I had a good time reading it.
The storytelling style isn’t for everyone; decades are covered in just a few pages, and only a handful of scenes are fully fleshed out.
It often felt like a long introduction, and I was waiting for the story to really begin.
Some choices seemed more accidental than intentional. Despite all these elements, I found it enjoyable, with a comforting, nostalgic feel.
I have to give the author credit for being able to evoke a sense of familiarity, comfort, and nostalgia, despite the simplistic narrative approach. It’s not perfect, but if the issues I mentioned don't bother you, I would recommend it, I had a good time reading it.
marielaue's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
bonnie_hood's review against another edition
3.5
The book and the movie were not as similar as I expected.
I liked the book, but I love the movie.
I liked the book, but I love the movie.
kellykat39's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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
3.5
emily2211's review against another edition
2.0
Not a fan... I bought this one and Book of Magic together and have a feeling I won't be reading the second one.
It just felt very disjointed and a bit of a slog to read (lack of chapters didn't help).
Honestly very surprised I managed to finish it.
It just felt very disjointed and a bit of a slog to read (lack of chapters didn't help).
Honestly very surprised I managed to finish it.
gkinkel62442's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.25
pigmentedpunk's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
thenoisegirl's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75