A review by claireisagrisha
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

adventurous challenging mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I heard lots of critiques for this book saying that the POV was hard to follow & it was at points. I loved the switching of POVs though because you get to see into the lives and thoughts of so many characters!!!! 

The idea of modern day witches was so fun. Loved that! I also love how love intertwined with magic. 

Two of my favorite quotes:

“Lightning, like love, is never ruled by logic.” Page 203

“But the circumstances of Gary’s Pat aren’t what drives, no matter what his friends think. It’s figuring out the why of things: the final factor that make a person act can be so damn elusive, but you can always find some motivation, if you look hard enough. The wrong word said at the wrong time, a gun in the wrong hand, the wrong woman who kisses you just right. Money, love, or fury - those are the causes of most everything. You can usually uncover the truth, or a version of it at any rate, if you ask enough questions; if you close your eyes and imagine the way it might have been, how you might have reacted if you’d had enough, if you couldn’t find it in you to care anymore.” Page 206-207

I heard there is a movie, so I’m going to watch that soon.
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