She lives near Boston. Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman is 2003 Penguin publication. There are shifting personalities in the characters and twisting attitudes about right and wrong. We’d love your help. I was a little hesitant about the rating to give this book. And I'm just curious...is the book way better or just better?? I couldn't put it down. You want to know them, to be them and never let them go when you are finished. There are what I would call, good moments. I’ve never seen the film but have a hunch it might be better than the novel because there’s a lot of padding in the book, lots of asides. Essentially a light and fun read, intelligent chick lit (every male character in this book is a lov. This is one of my all time favorite movies, I constantly asked myself, "How have I never read this book?" But Jimmy, now dead and with eyes looking as if they've been borrowed from a striped bass, won't stay put in the hole the sisters have dug for him in the back yard of the strikingly photogenic Owens seaside The glamour will appeal, but parents have profanity and domestic violence to consider. Calina The order of publishing - Practical Magic, Rules of Magic and Magic Lessons - also reflect a consistent improvement in terms of style and story. Alice Hoffman’s writing style is reminiscent of a fairy tale. The problem was more my feeling that it lacked a raison d’etre. © Copyright 2020 Meredith Corporation. The first clue that this was going to be a slog was the two audio versions. It makes me smile just to think about it. Charming, wicked. “Sometimes the right thing feels all wrong until it is over and done with.”, “There are some things, after all, that Sally Owens knows for certain: Always throw spilled salt over your left shoulder. 10-12 Ms. Bullock and Ms. Kidman aren't teen-agers, but they seem to be at times as they bounce about a glossy-magazine setting. From the very first page, I was hooked, not because the story was action-packed or because it kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next, but because it was enchanting and immersive. AGES 13 AND UP eing from a family of witches, the gorgeous Owens sisters, Sally (Ms. Bullock) and Gillian (Ms. Kidman), have a problem with men. The problem was more my feeling that it lacked a raison d’etre. I think most know the movie Practical Magic. For the first thirty pages, as Hoffman writes about Sally and Gillian’s childhood, my hopes were high that this would be one of the most magical books I’ve ever read. A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting A 14-year-old math whiz (Tamara Smart), who was attacked by a monster as a child, loses a kidnapped little boy (Ian Ho) she was babysitting and must find him before his parents get home. Check out magical realism. It's good as many genres, coming of age, romance, fantasy, family drama, all of the above. It's so well-written and the language is beautiful and affecting. Being a witch is just SOO normal! For a long time it felt like a story was continually being set up but never quite happening. When I started watching the movie, initially, I had no idea it was based on a book. I've read it twice now, and in a year or so will be ready for a re-read. Mostly I don't care for it. Later there is much seething and thrashing about as the women battle the dead. 10 funny mockumentaries to remind us about the absurdity of life, Family-friendly Halloween films for boos big and small. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. I couldn't even finish the book because I didn't recognize even a thread of connection to the movie that I love so much. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. August 5th 2003 The movie is beautiful, the storyline is engaging and witty, and the characters draw you in and make you laugh and cry. Everytime it's on, I watch it. Alice Hoffman’s writing style is reminiscent of a fairy tale. The characters are all indisputably unique, so why do they sound exactly the same, with that similar tone of... Dullness? This is a really good book. There is an odd streak of amorality underlying it (I can just hear someone asking "who's morals are you talking about"). The abridged version is a mere 3 hours 6 minutes. (Originally published in 1995), My fear about this was I wouldn’t get on with the magical realism element. Besides, the film is too scary and too confusing. Is there any way that this book can be in Giveaways?? The characters are likable and well drawn, the descriptive prose is lovely, and the story is just plain fun. You want to know them, to be them and never let them go when you are finished. I loved the extended narrative about Sally's daughters, which was missing from the movie. HOLY CRAP!!!!! Because magic is a very personally oriented area of study, there are many competing views of it: how it works, where it comes from, what it means. We look at the ''Thelma & Louise,'' ''The First Wives Club,'' and ''Practical Magic''. Her rhythm and cadence allows the reader to feel as though she is speaking directly to you, telling you a long, wonderful story, rather than you - the reader - plowing through a book. For me, it's one of the very very rare instances where the movie is better. This is a beautifully written, quirky adult fairytale. There is an odd streak of amorality underlying it (I can just hear someone asking "who's morals are you talking about"). The characters are all indisputably unique, so why do they sound exactly the same, with that similar tone of... Dullness? There are shifting personalities i. I was a little hesitant about the rating to give this book. Personally, I hated the book. An example: Rereading with my Retro Chapter Chicks as we eagerly await Magic Lessons!! I absolutely love the movie! Remember being addicted to dark fairytales like Aesop’s & Grimm’s as a kid? Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock at Oscars. PROFANITY Now and then the obscenities fly. Yet the book is so far removed from the movie, they are hardly relatable at all, with such flimsy linkages, you could actually see. Then at around ten figuring it’s time you grew up, setting them aside & heading over to the library teen section? The tone of this book could not be more perfectly suited to its subject matter. Hey, the same twisted supernatural tales, riddled with conflict & hidden meanings –repackaged for grownups! Her most recent novel is The World That We Knew. I love this movie as I'm sure that most do. The movie is good, too, but I love the book best, An Utterly Delightful novel about the magic of life. Have you missed them all these years? But then I see the movie is on and watch it. I couldn't put it down. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Unabridged, the running time is 9 hours 12 minutes. I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!! It's good as many genres, coming of age, romance, fantasy, family drama, all of the above. But also superficial and almost too flighty to take seriously or to dismiss as a prolonged adult fairy tale outright. This was first book to read by Alice Hoffman and now I suspect I will read all of her books in one quick, furious reading marathon. Start by marking “Practical Magic (Practical Magic #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. So if…more The order of publishing - Practical Magic, Rules of Magic and Magic Lessons - also reflect a consistent improvement in terms of style and story. To see what your friends thought of this book, Personally, I hated the book. Her rhythm and cadence allows the reader to feel as though she is speaking directly to you, telling you a long, wonderful story, rather than you - the reader - plowing through a book. As a general rule, if you can cut 70% of your book and it’s still coherent, that’s not a good sign. 6-9 They'll like the idea of witches, but this just isn't a movie for small children. If you are desperate to read this book, you can always see if it's available at your public library. Add pepper to your mashed potatoes. Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock at Oscars ... Parents' Guide Parents' Guide Read More How do witch dramas stack up to real life? If you enjoy reading magical realism you will love this. Practical Magic, by Alice Hoffman, narrated by Christina Moore, Simon and Schuster Audio Books. This is one of those rare examples of the movie being better than the book. Yet the book is so far removed from the movie, they are hardly relatable at all, with such flimsy linkages, you could actually see them as two completely different stories. by Penguin. The tone of this book could not be more perfectly suited to its subject matter. We want to help parents raise well-behaved, happy, competent kinds and put the fun back in parenting! It's so well-written and the language is beautiful and affecting. Offers may be subject to change without notice. I honestly wish that I'd read the book first, because the monumental let down of reading the book after the movie has been something I cannot reconcile. The glamour will appeal, but parents have I wanted to sink into this fantasy world and never leave. This was first book to read by Alice Hoffman and now I suspect I will read all of her books in one quick, furious reading marathon. I loved the extended narrative about Sally's daughters, which was missing from the movie. Keep rosemary by your garden gate. Hoffman is delightful, her characters full of quirk and charm. For one thing, the two are nothing alike. For a long time it felt like a story was continually being set up but never quite happening. The words painted an image that was vivid and alive in my mind. What more can a reader ask of an author or. Th. There are what I would call, good moments. Er, practical! Gillian, though, puts the destructive force to good use and brings about the demise of her vile boyfriend, a bad idea named Jimmy (Mr. Visnjic). The movie is beautiful, the storyline is engaging and witty, and the characters draw you in and make you laugh and cry. Refresh and try again. I’ve never seen the film but have a hunch it might be better than the novel because there’s a lot of padding in the book, lots of asides. But also superficial and almost too flighty to take seriously or to dismiss as a prolonged adult fairy tale outright. Charming, wicked. At least the aunts knew how to mix up a really good potion and cast an appropriate spell when necessary. 324. So for years now I've been wanting to read this one. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. See all 8 questions about Practical Magic…, Danielle The Book Huntress (Back to the Books), Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman - October 2020, Practical Magic - Alice Hoffman - 4 stars, [pb]Practical Magic, by Alice Hoffman, 4.5 stars, Practical Magic - Alice Hoffman (4 stars), The 100 Most Popular Fantasy Books on Goodreads. You have the two old ladies referred to as "the aunts" who raise a young girl to be selfish, obstinate, and rebellious (treating these as the best of good desirable traits) and then wondering that tragedy follows. homestead. 'Practical Magic' prequel series being conjured up at HBO Max, 'Practical Magic' reunion alert! However that wasn’t a problem. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The children are largely left in the care of a no-nonsense nanny because their mother works long hours and their father died years ago. The characters have the same names, and that's about it. to exorcise the evil among them. I wanted to sink into this fantasy world and never leave. Welcome back. I always like a bit of magic so I enjoyed this book very much, my only disappointment being that Sally and Gillian did not embrace their powers and use them! Strangely enough, I pictured Sandra Bullock, who plays her in the movie, as Sally. I honestly wish that I'd read the book first, because the monumental let down of reading the book after the movie has been something I cannot reconcile.
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