Ahoy there me mateys! This was the absolute perfect read for the last book of 2017. I was first introduced to this author with his book afterparty. That book was a sci-fi dealing with illicit drug use which I found to be fun, thought-provoking, and twisty. Those same adjectives could also be used to describe this one. This book kinda reminded me of a prayer for owen meany, only a lot less sad.
This book follows the Telemachus family who have paranormal abilities. The family is zany and endearing. Seriously I would write more but I have been beaten to the punch by me crew who frankly explains this one better than I ever could.
So check out this review by Mogsy @ thebibliosanctum for an excellent take on this novel!
Goodreads has this to say about the novel:
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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I remember seeing it around but now I’m intrigued. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Welcome!
x The Captain
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I completely agree – on the strength of Mogsy’s review, I went looking for Spoonbenders and really enjoyed it. Thank you for featuring the book and her great review. Happy New Year, Cap:))
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Happy new year to ye as well!
x The Captain
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I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed this! I’ve added a couple more of Gregory’s older books to my tbr since, and I hope I can get to them soon. He just seems to be full of good ideas. Thank you kindly also for linking my review 🙂
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Seriously yer reviews are startling indicators of how I might enjoy books. So thank ye for being awesome and sharing yer thoughts with the world. I will certainly be readin’ his other books. He is so interesting.
x The Captain
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Totally agree Mogsy’s review was great. I immediately added it to my tbr then and am even more interested in reading it since you liked it too.
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I love Mogsy’s reviews. She usually beats me to the books on me list and her reviews are are good personal indicator about how I feel. Scary. This novel’s review is crazy because I honestly don’t have words to describe it. But it was just perfect for that moment in time. I love when that happens! Can’t wait to hear what ye think.
x The Captain
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