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A review by saarahn
The Susan Effect by Peter Høeg
4.0
Genius.
Think: The Incredibles except the Svendsen family's powers are not physical but of the mind. Psychological, Intellectual, Manipulative.
Susan has a power, just being in her proximity will inspire an urge within you to tell her something that's burdening you. A secret, a guilty confession. Always the truth. They call it the Susan Effect. When she is with her husband, the Effect is at its most powerful. Together they have two children, twins, who are also remarkably gifted. They put the children first. Always... And with the looming threat of her family facing imprisonment, their love is put to the test.
'Quantum physics has a theory that reality is forever completing itself and making itself whole'
With this book, every belief, realisation, discovery was constantly shifting. With every passing obstacle, a new reality yet to be understood. Pieces put together, paradigms rejected, new ones created... A new world, and a new world order, at the very centre of it: The Future Commission. To save her family, Susan must obtain some highly classified information.
Susan's ability borders just on the brink of believable. But if you, the reader, believe in the possibility... Well then, this book promises to be an unforgettable experience. Høeg writes with sophistication, and a passion for the study of physics. This is action filled with a large dose of dry humour. At times you are left questioning Susan's sanity or reeling at what you learn about her. This book is full of surprises and it remains unpredictable till its end.
I received this book through NetGalley.
Think: The Incredibles except the Svendsen family's powers are not physical but of the mind. Psychological, Intellectual, Manipulative.
Susan has a power, just being in her proximity will inspire an urge within you to tell her something that's burdening you. A secret, a guilty confession. Always the truth. They call it the Susan Effect. When she is with her husband, the Effect is at its most powerful. Together they have two children, twins, who are also remarkably gifted. They put the children first. Always... And with the looming threat of her family facing imprisonment, their love is put to the test.
'Quantum physics has a theory that reality is forever completing itself and making itself whole'
With this book, every belief, realisation, discovery was constantly shifting. With every passing obstacle, a new reality yet to be understood. Pieces put together, paradigms rejected, new ones created... A new world, and a new world order, at the very centre of it: The Future Commission. To save her family, Susan must obtain some highly classified information.
Susan's ability borders just on the brink of believable. But if you, the reader, believe in the possibility... Well then, this book promises to be an unforgettable experience. Høeg writes with sophistication, and a passion for the study of physics. This is action filled with a large dose of dry humour. At times you are left questioning Susan's sanity or reeling at what you learn about her. This book is full of surprises and it remains unpredictable till its end.
I received this book through NetGalley.