I've been underwhelmed by Hoffman's novels, though her short stories can be excellent.
The magical family could be the same one from one of her other novels, whose title I forget. The main character had the talent to curse people and things, but didn't want it. It featured one of my least favorite Hoffman motifs, the total scumbag (in this case a rapist) who needs to be loved and forgiven.
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Wed, Nov. 8th, 2006 02:46 am (UTC)The magical family could be the same one from one of her other novels, whose title I forget. The main character had the talent to curse people and things, but didn't want it. It featured one of my least favorite Hoffman motifs, the total scumbag (in this case a rapist) who needs to be loved and forgiven.