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The Confabulist

Steven Galloway
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The Confabulist

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Steven Galloway

The Confabulist

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Europe, North America • 1900s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Confabulist by Steven Galloway explores the intertwined stories of a man named Martin Strauss and the famous illusionist Harry Houdini. The novel delves into themes of memory, illusion, and truth as Strauss navigates his connection to Houdini and the impact on both their lives.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Melancholic

Emotional

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

3.6

1,992 ratings

47%

Loved it

38%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Confabulist by Steven Galloway offers a compelling narrative blending magic, mystery, and historical intrigue around Harry Houdini's life. Praised for its imaginative plot and engaging prose, the novel captivates readers, though some critique it for occasionally disjointed storytelling. Overall, it's an inventive exploration of illusion and reality.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Confabulist?

Fans of historical fiction blended with mystery and magic, similar to The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, will relish The Confabulist. Readers fascinated by illusions, identity, and reality—especially those intrigued by Harry Houdini’s life—will find this novel captivating.

3.6

1,992 ratings

47%

Loved it

38%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Europe, North America • 1900s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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