Now that we have finished reading Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman and taken the time to let it all *sink in*, we’re going to share our final thoughts on the book as a whole. Our goal is not to review the book, per se, but we will be sharing what we liked and disliked.
Spoiler Free! This post is our general opinions about this book, not a professional review, and contains no spoilers for Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman.
Final Thoughts:
Jacilyn: I loved this book. It’s definitely more character-driven than plot-driven, which is different from the books I typically gravitate towards. It took awhile to become accustomed to the shift in focus, but it made the reading experience unique and by the end of the book I was dying to read more about this family of incredibly strong women, who draw strength from each other. I had a sense of unease throughout the majority of the story, and in a way it was like Jimmy’s spirit was affecting me as it was the characters. While the uneasiness made the reading less-than-comfortable at times, the magical, lovely end of the journey was worth it.
Michaela: This book at first was hard for me to get into because the writing style was so different from what I’m used to reading but after I got used to it being a character-driven story it was really enjoyable. The author’s writing really sucks you into the characters and the story. I felt like I could not put it down because I needed to know what was happening with everyone. The characters felt very real and the magic throughout the book seemed to be very grounded in reality. While a whimsical story, it felt like it could have been happening right now to someone you know. It was truly a magical read, in so many ways.
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