The Rules of Magic Book Reviews

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Marvelous. What a terrific book. Magical and pulls at your heartstrings the whole time.

Excellent!. Loved this book!

Loved every word. Beautifully heart breaking tale! I laughed and cried. I couldn’t put it down! The story of the aunts was exactly what I was looking for!

A favorite book of mine. Amazing. I cried a lot. I had forgotten how wonderful it was to read.

The Rules of Magic. Simply.....wonderful

A waste!. I finished the book because I paid for it and because I was hoping, at some point it would have some Spirit! No reason to even write this novel, it never goes anywhere. AND you repeat and detail because there really is NO story....a stupid book and a terrible waste of my money!!

Excellent but a little slow. Such rich character development! Solid pacing most of the book but some parts, in the early years, went painfully slow.

Love this book!. A wonderful story that tugs at your heart. Loved it from start to finish.

The Rules of Magic. I think this is the worst book I have ever read. Terribly written and a waste of time. I couldn’t stomach it past a hundred pages.

A Must Read. This book will tear you to pieces. It will break your heart, leave you speechless, and leave you wanting more. Although I felt a great amount of pain, it is a book I will highly recommend. Not a lot of books will make you feel, not a lot of books will make you the power of sadness, magic, and love.

Prequel to Practical Magic. The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman is a prequel to Practical Magic. The Owens family has a long magical heritage, but their family was cursed in 1620. Vincent, Franny and Jet Owens are the children of Susanna and James Owens. Susanna denies her magical heritage and has many rules in place for her children. One day when Franny turns seventeen she receives an invitation from her Aunt Isabelle. They three siblings are invited to Massachusetts for the summer to learn about their heritage and their gifts. Vincent, Franny and Jet set out to escape the family curse to find happiness and love. Is there a chance for them to find the love and keep it? Find out what happens Vincent, Franny and Jet before Sally and Gillian enter their lives in Practical Magic. The Rules of Magic can be enjoyed without having read or watched Practical Magic. I found The Rules of Magic to be boring (sad, but true). It seemed like every single thing the author had read about witches (or thought of) was stuffed into this story. The best way to describe it is too “woo-woo” (best description for it). The teens in the story go out of their way to break every rule set forth by their parents and do the opposite of what they are supposed to do. The characters kept repeating the same mistakes over and over throughout the book (even as adults). I found the main characters (Jet, Franny, and Vincent) to be unlikeable. It seemed that the author was trying too hard with The Rules of Magic. I thought the pacing was inconsistent. It would go along at a nice pace (in the beginning) and then slow down to a crawl (it plodded along to the end). I found it a chore to read The Rules of Magic. There were a couple of bright spots, but they were few and far between.

Simply wonderful. No words for how wonderful it was to spend time with these characters. Alice Hoffman did an amazing job... I was moved to tears several times while on this adventure. Kudos.

Amazing. Amazing

Charming. If you enjoy magic and witchcraft in the most charming way you’ll love this series.

Liked it a lot. I’ve already recommended the book to two people.

A Must Read!!. Loved it!! Makes me want to read Practical Magic again !

Amazing!. One of the best I’ve ever read

Why only four stars. Someone once said that all great love stories end in tragedy, this book is all too full of them.

Fair. Had hoped to get hooked.. Despite + reviews, I just couldn’t get into it.

Unrelentingly sad time was a bit much. I wanted to like it, but it would be better if more moments of joy broke up the sadness and misfortune of the characters. The tone didn’t vary much. I had to force myself to finish it.

Very imaginative. Loved the characters and their individual quirks and charms.

Witches are Good. Ultimately, there was a great deal to like about this novel even though most of the storyline was transparent from the onset. I appreciated the messaging throughout, tying witches, human sexuality, women’s issues and the Vietnam war together in some unlikely but creative ways. Though outcomes were almost always predictable I still enjoyed the love stories within and the positive resolution of many of the principal issues of the book. Not a compelling page turner but an interesting read nonetheless.

I laughed, I cried.. I couldn’t put this book down. One of my favorites.

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Superbly Written & Fascinating!. The Rules of Magic is a fascinating novel, superbly written and thoroughly satisfying. Alice Hoffman is a talented writer and an author who is fast becoming one of my favorites. The Owens family has lived on Magnolia Street in a small Massachusetts town since 1620. Most of the family had scattered, though, during the time of the witch hunts. Some went to Paris, others to New York, but Aunt Isabelle stayed in her home, on Magnolia Street. People shunned her and any family member who dared to visit her. Aunt Isabelle was known for her strange powers and potions. It was even rumored that she turned a person into a rabbit. But, these same people who hid from Aunt Isabelle during the day came around to her back porch at night. They sought her out for cures for physical and emotional ailments. They have even been known to ask for potions to manipulate other people. The Owens family believed that they had been cursed, ever since, Marie Owens was condemned to death in 1620 for loving the wrong man. The Owens family drew strength from one another, to survive a world, where they were not wanted. The family is made up of a unique group of characters, all quirky, independent, and wildly entertaining. Aunt Isabelle, Franny, Jet, and Vincent bring the reader deep into their hearts and lives and keep them there until the last page is read. The message that runs throughout this book is, to be who you are, regardless of what others think. Have the courage to live, love and be happy. This thought-provoking novel will linger with you long after you’ve finished it. It’s a book worth reading and rereading. Thank you, Simon and Schuster and NetGalley, for my advanced review copy. I loved it!

pulled me in start to finish. The Rules of Magic is a family saga about the Owens. Siblings Franny, Jet and Vincent are the main focus, but many well-developed characters fill the story. It follows the siblings from childhood through old age. It also goes back to explain how the love curse started with their ancestors during the Salem witch trials. The reader journeys with Franny, Jet and Vincent as they study their history, learn their abilities and face hardships and tough decisions. The writing is beautiful and easily brought the emotions out. The plot is rich with historical events and in-depth multilayered characters. I feel like I actually know these people and love them. I'm a little sad that my time with them ended.

Irresistible. My favorite books are the ones that pull me in and envelop me in the lives of its characters so I’m thoroughly vested in their fates. I have read other books by this author, including Practical Magic. This effort is her best by far. It’s whimsical at times but has its share of bittersweet, and sometimes gut-wrenching, twists. I really didn’t want it to end.

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