A review by andriawrites
Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl

5.0

Where do I even begin... I absolutely LOVED this book. As a her debut novel, Special Topics in Calamity Physics actually reads like the magnum opus of an already accomplishd author with a several decades of writing under their belt. Marisha Pessl is a fantastic writer (and so young!) and her characters are just so quirky,hilarious, sad, loveable, and interesting, making this one of my favourite books! The characters and the whole story line just suck you in from the first couple of pages and there are so many plot twists and surprises that you're stuck on every word! I didn't expect this book to turn into a mystery towards the end, but i was more than pleasantly surprised. After reading it, it was really hard (REALLY) to pick up another book and get lost in it, because I was still lost in the world of this book. These characters and their lives just stick with you after you're done reading, and Pessl's achievement is making characters who seem larger than life actually real. Definitely on my list of books you HAVE to read and reread! Cannot wait to read her sophomore effort "Night Film"! Again, her writing is just breathtaking!