The Rules Of Magic Pdf is a Historical Fiction Magical Realism novel about Witches, written by the talented Alice Hoffman. it is one of the books in the practical magic series.
The Rules Of Magic Book Summary
For the Owens family, love is a curse that began in 1620, when Maria Owens was charged with witchery for loving the wrong man.
Hundreds of years later, in New York City at the cusp of the sixties, when the whole world is about to change, Susanna Owens knows that her three children are dangerously unique. Difficult Franny, with skin as pale as milk and blood red hair, shy and beautiful Jet, who can read other people’s thoughts, and charismatic Vincent, who began looking for trouble on the day he could walk.
From the start Susanna sets down rules for her children: No walking in the moonlight, no red shoes, no wearing black, no cats, no crows, no candles, no books about magic. And most importantly, never, ever, fall in love. But when her children visit their Aunt Isabelle, in the small Massachusetts town where the Owens family has been blamed for everything that has ever gone wrong, they uncover family secrets and begin to understand the truth of who they are. Back in New York City each begins a risky journey as they try to escape the family curse.
The Owens children cannot escape love even if they try, just as they cannot escape the pains of the human heart. The two beautiful sisters will grow up to be the revered, and sometimes feared, aunts in Practical Magic, while Vincent, their beloved brother, will leave an unexpected legacy.
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About Alice Hoffman Author Of The Rules Of Magic Pdf Book
Alice Hoffman Author Of The Rules Of Magic Pdf has written more than thirty works of fiction, including The World That We Knew; The Marriage of Opposites; The Red Garden; The Museum of Extraordinary Things; The Dovekeepers; Here on Earth, an Oprah’s Book Club selection; and the Practical Magic series, including Practical Magic; Magic Lessons; The Rules of Magic, a selection of Reese’s Book Club; and The Book of Magic. She lives near Boston.
The Rules Of Magic pdf, Paperback, Hardcover Book Information
- Publisher : Marysue Rucci Books; Reprint edition (June 26, 2018)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 416 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1501137484
- ISBN-13 : 978-1501137488
- Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.25 x 1.04 x 8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #10,094 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #123 in Occult Fiction
- Customer Reviews: 4.6 out of 5 stars 8,669 ratings
The Rules Of Magic Book Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Bittersweet & Lovely Prequel to Practical Magic
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 5, 2022
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4½ stars. It has been quite a few years (a decade or two) since I first stumbled across Practical Magic in my teens. It is a singular novel full of beauty & sorrow, much like life, & I’ve often reread it, though the last time was more than a few years ago. But it always stuck with me (the movie was good, too, despite being vastly different from the book), so I was of course interested when I learned that The Rules of Magic, telling the story of Aunt Francis & Aunt Jet, was coming out. And I have to say that upon finishing this prequel, I feel very much similar to how I felt that first time reading Practical Magic.
The Rules of Magic begins with Francis– Franny– & Bridget– Jet– as children in New York, & continues throughout the course of their lives, ending in the moments Practical Magic began, with a call from a serious little girl named Sally Owens who had just lost her parents. Like it’s predecessor, it is filled with instances of magical realism & anecdotes about the dangers inherent in magic, love, & life. Franny & Jet also had a brother, Vincent, whose story is (in my opinion) the most tragic yet beautiful one of all of the siblings.
I’m not sure if it’s because I am older, but this book seemed to me to have a more serious side to it than Practical Magic did. Of course, when I first read that book I was a teenager, & thus related to the characters close to my age, whereas now some of the joys & sorrows that Jet & Franny experienced as they aged spoke to me more. Either way, I found it an easy to read book that on more than one occasion moved me to tears. The writing is both lyrical & fast paced, painting a picture but not bogged down in the details. Much of the advice & anecdotes shared will, I believe, speak to anyone who has fallen in love, lost someone they loved, lost themselves, or experienced any of the many perils that are the cost of living.
I would definitely recommend The Rules of Magic first & foremost to fans of Practical Magic, but you do not have to have any familiarity with that book, as they both stand perfectly well on their own. I think it would be interesting to read them back to back, yo see what carries over from one to the other & to take new meaning from Practical Magic due to what I’ve learned reading The Rules of Magic. In fact, as soon as I finish writing this review I intend to find my old battered copy of the original & reread it with this prequel in mind. Obviously it will also appeal to fans of Alice Hoffman in general, & probably to anyone who enjoys any type of magical realism or books about witches (Paula Brackston comes to mind, among others, as an author with similar style & subject matter).
Bottom line: if you’re looking for a sweet & touching book that will stick with you long after you’ve finished it, filled with a multitude of highlightable lines & memorable bits of advice (magical & otherwise), then The Rules of Magic might just be the book for you.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 2, 2022
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I LOVE this book in the series! It’s got such a fall vibe even though it takes place in all seasons! It has a lot of heart and even the way the author writes about the fashion feels like fall! The story unfolds beautifully in a way where you fall in love with every character! I LOVED this book!
4.0 out of 5 stars A Delightful Read
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 3, 2022
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I first learned of Alice Hoffman last year when I saw her latest book released. When I looked her up, and discovered the series, I was instantly drawn in. I had a tough time figuring out the order in which to read them, and after sifting through countless reviews, I settled on this one as my first. (Perhaps it doesn’t matter what order you read them!) Yet, I’m very glad I started here.
This book was filled with dynamic characters with a long, dark, and colorful past. The Owen’s family has quite the curse when it comes to falling in love. I sincerely enjoyed Franny, Jet, and Vincent’s explorations and transformations in love. I guess that’s what I appreciated most- the ongoing transformations. The story never grew stagnant. As each sibling grew individually, so did their bond with each other.
This prequel to “Practical Magic” is delightful, heartwarming, engaging; with a touch of tragedy, it’s an emotional ride that leaves you filled with nothing less than magic.
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