The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler
⭐⭐⭐⭐
This story was
enchanting. Bright, imaginative characters that really came to life.
Their intertwined fates paired with curses and magic really gave the
plot it's roots. Sadness and hope braided tightly together through time.
Simon is gifted a book that appears to be a journal/log for a traveling show. As he resolves the mysteries of the book, he also resolves the mysteries of his family. A generational story that includes a carnival atmosphere, mermaids, fortune tellers and of course, books.
I only wished the author had spent more time on the "what's next" part
for their lives. I suppose being left to my own speculation is all part
of the story.
You can read this book at leisure but you'll also find yourself with an itch to see where the next chapter is taking you. If you're expecting a thriller, find a different read. If you're looking for a slow burn that will stay with you long after you read the last page, this is it.
You can read this book at leisure but you'll also find yourself with an itch to see where the next chapter is taking you. If you're expecting a thriller, find a different read. If you're looking for a slow burn that will stay with you long after you read the last page, this is it.
Favorite Quotes:
“We carry our families like anchors, rooting us in storms, making sure we never drift from where and who we are. We carry our families within us the way we carry our breath underwater, keeping us afloat, keeping us alive. I’ve been lifting anchors since I was eighteen. I’ve been holding my breath since before I was born.”
“Because there are things you do for people you’ve known your whole
life. You let them save you, you put them in your books, and you let
each other begin again, clean.”
Genre:
Fiction, Magical Realism, Fantasy, Mystery
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