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This is Hoffman's third novel, still at the very beginning of her career. We haven't yet entered into her world of magical realism that permeates the near entirety of her work. If she wasn't my favorite author and I didn't already know her entire body of work this wouldn't be a great introduction. The protagonist feels largely underdeveloped. The side characters seem to have more depth than her. However, that being said, I've said it before and I'll say it a thousand times, any Alice Hoffman is better than no Alice Hoffman.

specialk046's review against another edition

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2.0

I was kind of disappointed with this story. I can definitely tell she is finding her way as a writer because her later books are much better written. I felt like this story was kind of thrown together and it did not really seem to have much point. He bombed the plant and then nothing really happened! It was just too tightly tied up with a bow at the end and adding in the relationship aspect was just weird. It could have been developed a lot better. Definitely not one of her best.

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2.0

So disappointed. I really enjoyed practical magic. This is not on par with that at all. I only identified/tolerated one of the characters. The elderly aunt (not that elderly, but they acted like 70 was ancient) was spunky. Everyone else was selfish and mopey. Meh.

alysereadsbooks's review against another edition

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2.0

I love Alice Hoffman’s books, but this one was not my favorite. The plot was strange, although the characters were dynamic. It was disappointing.

jillmwald's review against another edition

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1.0

I like Alice Hoffman but this was not her best.

sophierayton's review against another edition

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2.0

This book made me give up on Alice Hoffman, but after a break I'm ready to give her another try. Definitely not her best.

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