A review by winkieunc
Magic Lessons: The Prequel to Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

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

2.75

 The story took me on a roller coaster.  I enjoyed it when there was action.  However, there were some parts of the story that dragged.  It took me a long time to finish it because I was a bit bored for the first half.  It was good to find out how the Owens' curse came about, but I just wanted to shake the characters at times.
This all could have been avoided if she just stayed with Samuel and forgot about the man that left her without a word.
  2.75 stars is generous because I liked the Practical Magic movie.  
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