Amazon says: We see… who we want to see We believe… in what we want to believe When we stop believing... we stop being seen Set against the backdrop of California’s beautiful Venice Canals The Theory of Invisibility is a modern day fable that uses magical realism as an expression of one’s loss of faith. Emme Taylor, haunted by the death of her husband and son, and unable to interact with the world as she’s known it, slips into a state of invisibility. When Emme seemingly disappears, Morgan, Emme’s sister, immediately fears the worse and shines a spotlight of suspicion on Phil, Emme’s co-worker. As Emme struggles through her haze of grief she must decide if she should sacrifice her cloak of invisibility in order to save the one’s she loves.
I say: I honestly haven't been so hooked on a book in a long time. I've started and stopped many books since my last review but this one sucked me in right from the start. It was an easy read (it took me maybe 3 days of a few hours each day) and had a really refreshing, unique story line. The main character Emme can be quite frustrating, especially towards the end, but the author does a good job of keeping you on her side. The downfall? The ending felt somewhat lackluster to me. It felt like there was a slow build up for quite some time to the climax and then the ending feels like it just gets stuck on. You're definitely left with some questions. Overall though it was a really entertaining read and I would definitely recommend it!
The Theory of Invisibility
Great review Kim! This has me intrigued because as soon as grad parties are over, this mama is picking up some books!! This sounds good!! Happy Tuesday gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteIt was a really good read, I think you'd like it Andrea! Thanks so much for stopping in, so glad you'll have some time to read :D Happy Tuesday beautiful friend! XO -Kim
DeleteThis sounds so good! Something to really get stuck in! Great review.
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Thanks so much Anika, I definintely got sucked in! Have a great day! XO -Kim
DeleteWow love that you were so hooked on this book!! Adding it to my list! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo, if you read it, let me know what you think! XO -Kim
DeleteI have also started and stopped so many books recently...just can't seem to find something to really get my teeth into. This sounds really unique though, I've definitely not read anything with a similar premise before so maybe this is the book for me!
ReplyDeleteWill let you know what I think of it...!
Katie.
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I think that's what made it so much easier to delve into for me - I had never read anything with the same storyline so I really wanted to see where it would go. Hopefully you love it as much as I did! Thanks for stopping in lovely lady! XO -Kim
Deleteooooh this book sounds like it would be a good read :D I'll have to check it out if it's at the library. I'm starting to get back into reading so I'm on the look out for book recommendations :D Thanks for sharing! <3 Have a great day Kim :) <3
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely a good read, I hope you can find it! I'm trying to get back into reading more as well...something about summer always puts me in the mood...I guess all those summer vacations from school give me those vibes hahaha. Thanks so much for stopping by my sweet friend, happy Wednesday! XO -Kim
DeleteThis sounds like such a good read! I'm on the hunt for a list of books to read over the summer and I think I'll give this a whirl :) thanks for the recommendation!
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I am always looking for new books to read but this was one of my favorites this year! Thanks for stopping in gorgeous! XO-Kim
DeleteMine seriously is so long I don't even know where to start hahaha. What's even more silly...I almost never pull from my list and just go with something I see or heard is good from someone else LOL! I feel like I could very easily end up like your cousin...my dream is definitely to have a library in my house one day! XO -Kim
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