Spoonbenders by Daryl Gregory

Spoonbenders

Daryl Gregory

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Description

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 nove...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,618 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
adventurous 64%
mysterious 49%
emotional 36%
lighthearted 33%
hopeful 19%
tense 16%
reflective 10%
dark 9%
sad 9%
inspiring 6%
challenging 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 74%
fast 13%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.83

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