The Book of Magic

Practical Magic 2

De: Alice Hoffman

Narrado por: Jennifer Ehle

“Hoffman certainly knows how to enchant” (The New York Times Book Review) in this breathtaking conclusion to the Practical Magic series - a spellbinding and bewitching novel that asks: How far will you go to change your fate?

For over 300 years, a curse has kept the Owens family from love - but all of that is about to change. The novel begins in a library, the best place for a story to be conjured, when beloved aunt Jet Owens hears the deathwatch beetle and knows she has only seven days to live. Jet is not the only one in danger - the curse is already at work.

A frantic attempt to save a young man’s life spurs three generations of the Owens women, and one long-lost brother, to use their unusual gifts to break the curse as they travel from Paris to London to the English countryside where their ancestor Maria Owens first practiced the Unnamed Art. The younger generation discovers secrets that have been hidden from them in matters of both magic and love by Sally, their fiercely protective mother. As Kylie Owens uncovers the truth about who she is and what her own dark powers are, her aunt Franny comes to understand that she is ready to sacrifice everything for her family, and Sally Owens realizes that she is willing to give up everything for love.

A heartfelt and satisfying conclusion to a beloved series, The Book of Magic celebrates mothers and daughters, sisters and brothers, and anyone who has ever been in love.

©2021 Alice Hoffman. All rights reserved. (P)2021 Simon & Schuster Inc. All rights reserved.

Not disappointed

I was not disappointed with this book. I loved the story as I do most of Alice Hoffman’s.

Live a lot

This is a beautiful story. I’m heartbroken that it’s over. Maybe I can look forward to some new movies.

have tissues handy

Alice Hoffman does it again!!! I ended up sobbing multiple times while listening to this book. keep tissues handy if you are as in love with the Owens family as I am.

The book of magic

Loved this book greatly. Dear Frannie so courageous. Always choose love no matter the sacrifice.

Loved it!

This was a perfect ending to the curse. I loved the beautiful way Alice captured the passing from this life to the next with Jet. That was probably the most impactful and insightful thing I’ve read in any of her books, and that’s saying something because they’re all packed with insight into the soul. Thank you for giving these characters a happy ending.

So very, very good!

A book I could not put down. My second time listening to it, and I loved it even more!
Such an excellent story, full of intrigue. The 3rd in a series, and most excellent.

Not so good

Very hard to know who the characters were referenced. And the time lines were confusing. This was not up to par.

A favorite I love to revisit!

A wonderful ending to the practical magic series (though I hold out hope for more, or perhaps a movie adaptation of this one 🤞). Alice Hoffman is my favorite literary magician ✨💛✨

Just pure magic.

As much as I didn’t want this book to end, it was a beautiful ending to the Owen’s story. Or maybe just the beginning.

So good!

This book is amazing. It’s emotional, empowering and so sweet at times. I wish I had found this sooner.