Magic

I really enjoyed this book. I have read both Kate Morton’s previous books and have been looking forward to reading the latest. Initially I looked at the number of pages and thought, “help! Am I actually going to enjoy and stay interested in a book this long?” However, even the beginning of the book (the Prologue) had me enthralled straightaway wondering what was going to happen next and what on earth this book was all about.

I liked the skilful way that Kate Morton went between the past and the present. It was easy to see which age she was writing about unlike some books where you get completely lost when this happens, because the dates and years are clearly shown at the top of each change in era.

I thought the contrast between the sisters was good and the way Edie and her mother interacted with them was interesting. There were also lots of intriguing relationship issues. Although it was a long book it kept you going wondering about the mysteries waiting to be revealed and I had no idea exactly what had happened to who (don’t want to give anything away!) and by whom right until the very end.

You really must read this book and don’t be daunted by the length of it. It was difficult to put down and I found myself trying to find spare minutes in which to read it and in order to get anything done I had to ration myself to stop at the end of a chapter. In total I read it in under a week snatching moments here and there (including whilst eating my breakfast! and half watching TV)

Reviewed by Heather Johnson, Angie’s Book Club

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