SpoonbendersSpoonbenders
Score Modern
What it's about
The Telemachus family of psychics, once famous for their feats on talk shows, must use their powers, blessed and burdened as they are, to save themselves from the CIA, the local mafia and a skeptic determined to discredit them. Teddy, a master con man, leads a clan who possess the gifts he only fakes.
Why it's worth reading
It was a Nebula Award finalist. It's hilarious, tender and magical.
You'll love it if you liked
When We Were Real
The House in the Cerulean Sea
A Man Called OveGood to know
It's told by several family members and has a big, warm heart.
By the numbers
- Readers46 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics24 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Bestseller15 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Buzz5 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #209 of the 313 science fiction books we rank
- #318 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #1127 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #2082 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Funny, Adventurous, Epic
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Quick answers
Is Spoonbenders worth reading?
Yes. It was a Nebula Award finalist. It ranks #2,082 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 63.1 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Spoonbenders about?
The Telemachus family of psychics, once famous for their feats on talk shows, must use their powers, blessed and burdened as they are, to save themselves from the CIA, the local mafia and a skeptic determined to discredit them. Teddy, a master con man, leads a clan who possess the gifts he only fakes.
How long does it take to read Spoonbenders?
About 10 hours (408 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Spoonbenders?
If you liked it, try When We Were Real by Daryl Gregory, The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune or A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman.