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The Book of Speculation

Erika Swyler
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The Book of Speculation

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

Book Brief

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Erika Swyler

The Book of Speculation

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

339

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Long Island, New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Erika Swyler's The Book of Speculation, a young librarian named Simon Watson receives an old book that reveals a mysterious link between his family's history and a series of drownings. As Simon delves deeper, he unravels secrets that could help prevent further tragedy. The narrative intertwines past and present, weaving in themes of family, fate, and mystery.

Reviews & Readership

3.8

40,267 ratings

57%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler intertwines a librarian's discovery of a mysterious book with his family's enigmatic history. Reviews praise its lyrical prose and imaginative narrative but note uneven pacing and occasional confusion due to multiple timelines. Readers find it a compelling yet complex tale of magic, family, and destiny.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Book of Speculation?

Readers who enjoy intricate family sagas, magical realism, and folklore would be captivated by Erika Swyler's The Book of Speculation. Fans of Alice Hoffman's Practical Magic and Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus will find this novel's blend of mystery, history, and the supernatural particularly enchanting.

3.8

40,267 ratings

57%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

339

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Long Island, New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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