The Story Sisters
The Story Sisters
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Long Island, New York • 2000s
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Story Sisters by Alice Hoffman follows the lives of three sisters navigating complex family dynamics and personal struggles. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and redemption while examining the bonds that both connect and challenge the siblings as they face life's trials.
Melancholic
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Emotional
Fantastical
Reviews & Readership
19,201 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
The Story Sisters by Alice Hoffman has been praised for its lyrical prose and magical realism. Readers appreciate the deep exploration of family bonds and personal struggles. However, some critique the novel for its occasionally slow pace and complex plotlines that can be hard to follow. Overall, Hoffman's storytelling captivates with its emotional depth and rich character development.
Who Should Read The Story Sisters?
Readers who enjoy The Story Sisters by Alice Hoffman typically appreciate deeply woven family sagas with hints of magical realism. Fans of novels like Practical Magic by Hoffman or The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, which blend the mystical with the emotional complexities of relationships, would likely find it engaging.
19,201 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
The Story Sisters by Alice Hoffman has been praised for its lyrical and poetic narrative style, which is a hallmark of Hoffman's writing.
The novel explores intricate themes of family dynamics and the struggles of sisterhood, showcasing Hoffman's talent for weaving complex emotional tapestries.
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Alice Hoffman's ability to blend the mystical with the everyday in The Story Sisters has been noted as a continuation of her distinctive storytelling approach seen in her other works.
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Novel • Fiction
Long Island, New York • 2000s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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