Plot Summary

Spoonbenders

Daryl Gregory
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Spoonbenders

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

Book Brief

Daryl Gregory

Spoonbenders

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 1990s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Spoonbenders by Daryl Gregory follows the Telemachus family, who possess psychic and telekinetic abilities. Despite their remarkable gifts, they struggle with their personal lives and relationships, facing scrutiny from the CIA and entanglements with the mafia. The story alternates between past and present, focusing on young Matty, who discovers his own powers and delves into the family's history to understand their complex legacy. The book contains depictions of mob violence and extramarital affairs.

Humorous

Fantastical

Emotional

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.1

17,742 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Spoonbenders by Daryl Gregory receives praise for its blend of humor, family dynamics, and magical realism, creating a compelling and heartfelt narrative. Readers appreciate the intricate character development and engaging plot. Criticisms include a sometimes convoluted storyline and pacing issues. Overall, it’s celebrated for its originality and emotional depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Spoonbenders?

Readers who enjoy blending humor with the supernatural will appreciate Daryl Gregory’s Spoonbenders. Fans of The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson or The Magicians by Lev Grossman will find the book’s quirky family dynamics and magical realism appealing. Those interested in character-driven narratives with a touch of psychic phenomena will be captivated.

4.1

17,742 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 1990s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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