The Book of Speculation
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
339
Novel • Fiction
Long Island, New York • Contemporary
2015
Adult
18+ years
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.
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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.
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.
40,267 ratings
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339
Novel • Fiction
Long Island, New York • Contemporary
2015
Adult
18+ years
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