Spoonbenders by Daryl Gregory

The Blurb On The Back:

They were the Amazing Telemachus Family, who in the mid-1970s achieved widespread fame for their magic and mind reading act. That is, until the magic decided to disappear one night, live in front of millions on national television.

We encounter this long-forgotten family two decades on, when grandson Matty, born long after the public fall from grace, discovers a little magic in himself and begins to suspect his hugely deflated, heavily indebted family truly are amazing.

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The Verdict:

Daryl Gregory’s historical fantasy novel is a whimsical, entertaining affair that has a real Wes Anderson wistful vibe to it. Although some of the plot twists are predictable, there’s still a lot of enjoyment to be had from the skill Gregory displays in unveiling them and I especially liked Irene who’s been forced to be the grown up in the family) and the troubled Buddy who is plagued by knowledge he cannot share.

Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.