The Witches of Eastwick by John Updike

The Witches of Eastwick

Eastwick #1

John Updike

307 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy reflective slow-paced
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Toward the end of the Vietnam era, in a snug little Rhode Island seacoast town, wonderful powers have descended upon Alexandra, Jane, and Sukie, bewitching divorcées with sudden access to all that is female, fecund, and mysterious. Alexandra, a sc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,207 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
mysterious 48%
funny 43%
challenging 34%
reflective 24%
adventurous 17%
emotional 14%
sad 12%
tense 12%
lighthearted 9%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 29%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 31% | N/A: 7% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

2.83

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