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Spoonbenders: A novel - Daryl Gregory
Spoonbenders: A novel
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A generations-spanning family of psychics--both blessed and burdened by their abilities--must use their powers to save themselves from the CIA, the local mafia, and a skeptic hell-bent on discrediting them in this hilarious, tender, magical novel about the invisible forces that bind us. The... show more
A generations-spanning family of psychics--both blessed and burdened by their abilities--must use their powers to save themselves from the CIA, the local mafia, and a skeptic hell-bent on discrediting them in this hilarious, tender, magical novel about the invisible forces that bind us. The Telemachus family is known for performing inexplicable feats on talk shows and late-night television. Teddy, a master conman, heads up a clan who possess gifts he only fakes: there's Maureen, who can astral project; Irene, the human lie detector; Frankie, gifted with telekinesis; and Buddy, the clairvoyant. But when, one night, the magic fails to materialize, the family withdraws to Chicago where they live in shame for years. Until: As they find themselves facing a troika of threats (CIA, mafia, unrelenting skeptic), Matty, grandson of the family patriarch, discovers a bit of the old Telemachus magic in himself. Now, they must put past obstacles behind them and unite like never before. But will it be enough to bring The Amazing Telemachus Family back to its amazing life?
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Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781524731823 (152473182X)
ASIN: 152473182X
Publisher: Knopf
Pages no: 416
Edition language: English
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Bark at the Ghouls
Bark at the Ghouls rated it
3.0 Spoonbenders by Daryl Gregory: Sorry I had to quit you @ 90%
2.5 (it was okay) for me but I'll bump it up to a 3 because I'm such a sweetheart (said no one ever). This is the story of a once famous family who were shamed when their patriarch screws up on national tv and exposes himself for a fraud. Except they’re not all frauds but try telling that to anyon...
Sam's Reading: A Work in Progress
Sam's Reading: A Work in Progress rated it
4.0 Spoonbenders: A novel
This was such an engaging, fun, and refreshing read about a gifted family.
Folding Paper & Spilling Ink
Folding Paper & Spilling Ink rated it
4.0 Spoonbenders: Or, con men and psychics versus the mob
For such a hefty book I have surprisingly little to say about it! I've been a huge fan of Gregory's work since I read Raising Stoney Mayhall several years ago, and he has yet to disappoint. I particularly enjoy how he mixes genres. This book reads like a modern lit family drama...except with psychic...
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