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gracebrady's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Murder and Panic attacks/disorders
hazelgirl21's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse and Sexual content
annakinsky's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
**Practical Magic** by Alice Hoffman is a story about two sisters, Gillian and Sally Owens, who are raised by their aunts, who are witches. The sisters have experienced the good and bad sides of magic since they were young.
As they grow up, Sally tries to live a normal life, while Gillian becomes a free spirit who moves from place to place. However, they cannot escape their magical background. When Gillian's boyfriend dies under strange circumstances, the sisters have to face their past and the magic that connects them.
The book is about the strong bond between the sisters, the mix of magic and everyday life, and themes of love and loss. Hoffman's writing is descriptive and engaging, making "Practical Magic" a charming and heartfelt read about family, magic, and finding one's place in the world.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Drug use, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Death
beckyhofman's review against another edition
4.5
Moderate: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Fire/Fire injury, Physical abuse, Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Grief, Animal death, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Stalking, Domestic abuse, and Blood
noraestelle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
Minor: Animal cruelty, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
frantically's review
- 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
Graphic: Grief, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Death, and Physical abuse
stephaniealysse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Animal cruelty
Minor: Murder
matcha_cat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual content, Death, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Bullying, and Grief
Minor: Animal death, Murder, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Sexual violence, Fire/Fire injury, Car accident, and Death of parent
moonlightreads007's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Bullying
Minor: Death of parent and Animal death
ramakn22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Murder, Alcohol, and Domestic abuse