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Magic Lessons (Practical Magic, #0.1)

Alice Hoffman
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Magic Lessons (Practical Magic, #0.1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Alice Hoffman

Magic Lessons (Practical Magic, #0.1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

396

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New England • 1600s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Magic Lessons, Alice Hoffman explores the origin story of the Owens family from her Practical Magic series. The narrative follows Maria Owens as she navigates life in the 1600s, delving into themes of love, magic, and destiny, and lays the groundwork for the cursed family legacy central to the series.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

69,996 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Alice Hoffman's Magic Lessons captivates with its lush prose and deep characters, tracing the Owens family's magical roots. Praised for rich historical detail, its suspenseful plot sometimes feels slow-paced. While some critics find the emotional depth lacking, many celebrate its enchanting storytelling and thought-provoking themes. The novel generally appeals to fans of magical realism and historical fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Magic Lessons (Practical Magic, #0.1)?

Fans of historical fiction and magical realism will find delight in Alice Hoffman’s Magic Lessons. Readers who enjoyed Practical Magic or Isabel Allende’s The House of the Spirits are likely to be captivated by this tale of love, loss, and witchcraft set in the 1600s.

4.4

69,996 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

396

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New England • 1600s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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