Book info

• Title Practical Magic
• Author Alice Hoffman
• Year 1995
• Genre Fantasy

As children, sisters Gillian and Sally were forever outsiders in their small New England town, teased, taunted and shunned for the air of magic that seems to sparkle in the air around them. All Gillian and Sally ever wanted was to get away. And eventually they do - one marries, the other runs as far from home as she can manage. Years later, however, tragedy will bring the sisters back together. And they’ll find that no matter what else may happen, they’ll always have each other. An enchanting tale of love, forgiveness and family, Practical Magic is beloved of readers of all ages.

Thoughts

This is a much beloved film, and I’ve had the book to read for a while. It’s interesting, the story itself maybe didn’t capture me as much in text as it does on film, but having said that, I really liked the way it was written. It absolutely gives you that feeling of mysticism and magic, an other-worldliness but also grounded and earthy. An odd combination. The characters don’t come off quite so sympathetic in the book, but I’m intrigued to read the prequels and sequels regardless.

Rating: 3 / 5