The Red Garden by Alice Hoffman

The Red Garden

Alice Hoffman

7 hours • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction magical realism short stories emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
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The Red Garden introduces us to the luminous and haunting world of Blackwell, Massachusetts, capturing the unexpected turns in its history and in our own lives. In exquisite prose, Hoffman offers a transforming glimpse of small-town America, prese...

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Moods

emotional 77%
reflective 67%
mysterious 56%
adventurous 39%
hopeful 29%
sad 20%
inspiring 18%
dark 17%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
funny 5%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 34%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.66

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