Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

291 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
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Description

The women of the Waverley family -- whether they like it or not -- are heirs to an unusual legacy, one that grows in a fenced plot behind their Queen Anne home on Pendland Street in Bascom, North Carolina. There, an apple tree bearing fruit of mag...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,383 reviews

Moods

hopeful 70%
emotional 61%
lighthearted 59%
relaxing 28%
mysterious 27%
reflective 25%
inspiring 20%
funny 17%
adventurous 7%
tense 5%
dark 4%
sad 4%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 27%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.03

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