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A review by branch_c
Spoonbenders by Daryl Gregory
4.0
As is sometimes the case with Gregory books, I was torn as to how highly to rate it, due to the somewhat grim aspects of the story. In this case, it’s the characters’ associations with the unsavory gangster bad guys that made for some unpleasant reading, at least for me.
But as is also often the case, the more wondrous and supernatural elements override this negativity, and the inventive concepts and great storytelling win out in the end. Each Telemachus character has a distinctive point of view, and all are interesting in their own ways; personally I found Buddy’s power and story to be the most creative and fascinating.
There are plenty of fun and clever parts to offset the more serious portions of the book, and the ending in particular was nicely done, thanks largely to Buddy’s role. Overall, quite enjoyable, and recommended whether or not you’re already a fan of Gregory.
But as is also often the case, the more wondrous and supernatural elements override this negativity, and the inventive concepts and great storytelling win out in the end. Each Telemachus character has a distinctive point of view, and all are interesting in their own ways; personally I found Buddy’s power and story to be the most creative and fascinating.
There are plenty of fun and clever parts to offset the more serious portions of the book, and the ending in particular was nicely done, thanks largely to Buddy’s role. Overall, quite enjoyable, and recommended whether or not you’re already a fan of Gregory.