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mimbla's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
alelumino's review against another edition
a little bland and a lot of different characters
slichto3's review against another edition
3.0
Spoon benders was ok. I felt kind of engaged throughout, but never really felt that excitement to read more. The conclusion came together in an interesting way, but it didn't feel as dramatic or like as much of a climax as I think it could have. Instead, it felt a little bit forced. I guess I felt like there were a lot of strong elements to this book, but never of them really jumped off the page or fulfilled their potential. Promises, but no ultimate follow-through. Still, it's not a bad book, just not great or extraordinary. I would read the author again, but would come in with somewhat lower expectations.
djr100's review against another edition
5.0
What a surprisingly good read.....wasn’t expecting this. A psychic family with one exception, the con artist father. Lots of twists and turns involving the mob, the CIA and oh yeah, family.
j_g088's review against another edition
2.0
Did not finish this book. I tried to read it last year, but stopped because it was really slow. I loved that we were introduced to each family member, but I felt like I kept waiting for something big to happen.
Now, reading in the second time, maybe got a chapter or two ahead from last time, and STILL nothing. So I am officially giving up on finishing the book, super disappointed.
Now, reading in the second time, maybe got a chapter or two ahead from last time, and STILL nothing. So I am officially giving up on finishing the book, super disappointed.
websterworks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ugogirl65's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to the audio book which started off sort of slow, in my opinion. Once the characters are fully fleshed out, the story is very intriguing and complex, and I was actually laughing out loud. The story kept me guessing right up to the end.
ankysbookbubble's review against another edition
5.0
Short Blurb:
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?
Cover Review:
The cover isn't something I'd be really interested in, or intrigued by. The blurb though makes up for it pretty well. It had me hooked right there, before I even started reading!
Review:
The best thing about Spoonbenders is its pace. There's never a dull moment throughout the story. There's no chance for me to mentally urge the author to 'Go on!' The speed is exhilarating, it made me keep turning the pages even when my body wanted me to take a break.
There was a lot of shifting between the past and present, all through the book. It depends on the author how the shifting turns out. In this case, the shifting was real smooth. Not at all confusing, despite the fact that there were no breaks to indicate the change of time.
All the characters, Teddy, Irene, Maureen, Frankie, Buddy, Matty and even Smalls and Archibald were all intriguing characters. The chapters, all following different characters always ended in a cliffhanger, making me wait for the character's chapter to reappear in order to know what happens next! But it was a good wait because all characters had something interesting to tell!
My favorite parts were the chapters following Buddy. I found him to be the most mysterious character in the book. He seemed to know everything and yet know nothing at all. It made him to be all the more interesting and intriguing!
And the ending? My God, it's the best!
Spoonbenders was a real page turner, and a must read for anyone and everyone!
Spoonbenders gets a 5 Stars rating, because it deserves it!
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?
Cover Review:
The cover isn't something I'd be really interested in, or intrigued by. The blurb though makes up for it pretty well. It had me hooked right there, before I even started reading!
Review:
The best thing about Spoonbenders is its pace. There's never a dull moment throughout the story. There's no chance for me to mentally urge the author to 'Go on!' The speed is exhilarating, it made me keep turning the pages even when my body wanted me to take a break.
There was a lot of shifting between the past and present, all through the book. It depends on the author how the shifting turns out. In this case, the shifting was real smooth. Not at all confusing, despite the fact that there were no breaks to indicate the change of time.
All the characters, Teddy, Irene, Maureen, Frankie, Buddy, Matty and even Smalls and Archibald were all intriguing characters. The chapters, all following different characters always ended in a cliffhanger, making me wait for the character's chapter to reappear in order to know what happens next! But it was a good wait because all characters had something interesting to tell!
My favorite parts were the chapters following Buddy. I found him to be the most mysterious character in the book. He seemed to know everything and yet know nothing at all. It made him to be all the more interesting and intriguing!
And the ending? My God, it's the best!
Spoonbenders was a real page turner, and a must read for anyone and everyone!
Spoonbenders gets a 5 Stars rating, because it deserves it!
j_s120's review
it was very boring and i did NOT enjoy the fact that he was jerking off to his cousin??