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rachsed's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to this on audio, so I didn't gather every detail of this book, but it was an enjoyable listen.
sunset8305's review against another edition
3.0
I read this since I’m working my way through Reese’s Book Club list. I have to admit, it wasn’t my favorite. I thought the subject would be fascinating - taking me to a fantasy world of sorts - but I often found myself putting it down, finding it difficult to pick up again. It took about a third of the story for me to finally start getting into it. All that being said, I think Hoffman’s writing is beautiful - filled with vivid descriptions and well developed characters - although I couldn’t get into the story itself.
jrosenstein's review against another edition
2.0
I got all the way through but on reflection this book was really not for me. It was well-written but it all just felt like one long cliché about witches and love and curses and blah blah blah. I also deeply object to the whole idea that you only get one true love in your life. When Jet's beloved dies when she's 17, she mourns him for the rest of her life and basically ceases to be a remotely interesting character after he's dead. No, I disagree. Mourn him, miss him, fine, then move the f*ck on and be a human being who's entire being is not wrapped up in the love of a teenage boy. I think this kind of "one great love" nonsense is honestly really damaging to young woman and creates unreal expectations for relationships. And yes, I realize this is fantasy, but we read fantasy for what it can say about real life. What this fantasy had to say really pissed me off.
stuckpuppy's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book so much, I am left speechless. Alice Hoffman brings us on an unexpected emotional roller coaster ride, and I cannot bring myself to move on from this beautiful read. I don’t think I’ve highlighted a novel this much before. I can see myself re-reading this. Wonderful, wonderful read!
brianahartzell's review against another edition
4.0
I have always loved the movie practical magic and did not know it was based on a book until I picked this prequel up at the library! It was an entertaining and fast read.
katherinehamilton's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
thelstatt's review against another edition
2.0
Eh. It was kind of slow. I kept reading thinking it'd get better or there'd be a clever ending, but there wasn't.
annelisegordon's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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
4.0