Fortune's Daughter by Alice Hoffman

Fortune's Daughter

Alice Hoffman

320 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

This fierce and beautiful story charts the histories of two women: Rae, young and unmarried and far from home, awaits the birth of her first child. Lila, a fortune-teller with no interest in the future, has lost her own daughter more than a quarte...

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Community Reviews Summary of 293 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
sad 62%
mysterious 50%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
hopeful 37%
reflective 37%
lighthearted 25%
tense 25%
adventurous 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.45

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