The Book of Magic
The Practical Magic Series, Book 2
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Narrated by:
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Jennifer Ehle
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By:
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Alice Hoffman
About this listen
‘Full of Hoffman’s bewitching and lucid prose and vivid characters, The Book of Magic is ultimately about the very human magic of family and love and actions that echo through generations… it casts a spell’ —Matt Haig
THE STUNNING, UNFORGETTABLE CONCLUSION TO THE BELOVED PRACTICAL MAGIC SERIES
For centuries, the Owens family has been cursed in matters of love. When beloved aunt Jet Owens hears the sound of the deathwatch beetle, she knows that it is a signal. She has finally discovered the secret to breaking the curse, but time is running out. She has only seven days to live.
Unaware of the family’s witchcraft lineage and all it entails, one of the young sisters of the new Owens generation has fallen in love. As the curse strikes once again, her love’s fate hangs in the balance, spurring three generations of Owens to venture back to where it all began and use their gifts to break the spell that has marked all their lives.
But doing so threatens to destroy everything the family has fought so hard to protect. How much will they give up for the greatest gift of all?
'This page-turning Atlantic-crossing caper is, above all, a paean to family love... These fast fairytales for grown-ups are full of enchanting comfort – more escapist than curse' —Sunday Times
'A satisfying tale springs from a slow beginning, packing in escapist fable, real-world savvy and incidents galore' —Mail on Sunday
'Delightfully witchy... Alluring on its own, it's also a satisfying end to a timeless saga' —New York Times Book Review
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- Nortonsmom
- 25-09-22
Great sequel
I didn’t love the reader but the book was very good, but I do recommend rereading the prequels first because honestly is difficult remembering some of the small details this book brings up. The story is fantastic.
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- Sal
- 04-01-24
Magical
Absolutely beautiful book. Listened to them all in row. Felt like I was there. Magical
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- Red
- 27-04-24
Brilliant Book to a Beautiful Series
I loved how this book wove in, out and around the stories in the previous books. It is interesting that family histories can sometimes reveal many such circular patterns.
I enjoyed reading and listening to the rhythmic prose of this last story. I found it thrilling, soothing and enchanting in equal measure.
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- mrs
- 06-05-23
Practical Magic again
Loved every magical word of the book.
To see what became of Sally Gillian and the aunts a sad but happy ending.
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- DC Ponton
- 26-02-22
A good end.
Pretty good finish to the series.
A little repetitive in places but still ok.
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- chris
- 13-02-22
Magical Hoffman
I love Alice Hoffman so maybe a bit based but thought this brought the 'magic' series to completion perfectly and practically. Narration was pleasant and as an English person decent attempt at our accent.
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- Donna
- 12-01-22
Loved it so much I listened twice
Beautifully written, the writer leads you through the life’s of the characters. I have listened to the whole series and very much look forward to the next
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- Browne87
- 11-12-23
Please sir can I have some more?
Ah I didn't want it to end. I've listened to all of these books now and I will miss them. We need the next movie or even series made with the same crew, please please?
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- C Frost
- 14-01-22
Beautiful - 5 stars!
It’s very rare I’ve ever rated anything 5 stars before, it’s also very rare that a book makes me cry. This managed both.
I wasn’t a fan of the original Practical Magic (I loved the film though) but I loved the two prequel books. Read those before you read this.
This book wrapped up the stories of the characters we loved, and I can’t think of a more perfect way to do it. Everyone got the ending they deserved, although some made me cry. This will be a favourite that I re-read many times, I’m sure
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- Sam B.
- 28-10-23
Such a wonderful book
A magical story, a beautiful end to the series. I enjoyed every minute for sure.
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