The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler

The Book of Speculation

Erika Swyler

384 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction literary dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
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The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler is a captivating and enchanting read that will resonate deeply with fans of magical realism, family sagas, and literary fiction, particularly those who appreciate stories that weave together the threads of love, loss, and the transformative power of stories.

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A sweeping and captivating debut novel about a young librarian who is sent a mysterious old book, inscribed with his grandmother's name. What is the book's connection to his family?Simon Watson, a young librarian, lives alone on the Long Island So...

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Community Reviews

3.6
based on 6,248 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 87%

emotional: 53%

dark: 50%

adventurous: 33%

sad: 28%

reflective: 26%

tense: 22%

hopeful: 10%

challenging: 9%

inspiring: 4%

funny: 2%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
70% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

18% of readers chose Plot
52% of readers chose A mix
29% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

54% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

46% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

56% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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