A review by part_time_dreamer
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

lighthearted mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This is one of those rare cases of the movie being better then the book. The premise of the novel is really enticing, yet the execution isn't what you would expect. It really is a slice of life sort of book that doesn't really revolve around a main plot point or antagonist. It simply dives into the Owens sisters life, how the two main sisters grew up and who they became, and the slow development of their character arc when a bigger plot point occurs that steers their paths back into each others life again. Anyone interested in a slice of life, semi-magical, and down to Earth story, this is the book to go. It isn't bad, but it isn't as much the whimsical story many people might seek especially if they watched the movie prior to picking this book up. 
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