Title: Spellbinding
Review: I love Michael Gruber and I'm going slowly through his books. I'm afraid if I rush through them that I'll be lost until he writes another. Tropic of Night spans decades, civilizations and parallel realities while drawing you in more and more, until you can't unwind yourself at the end. Gruber has vast knowledge about the wide world and what goes on in it, both past and present, but he never patronizes the reader. His characters are fleshed out with sensitivity and compassion, and his dry wit is unmistakable. But enough about Gruber. Tropic of Night will chill your bones. It is terrifying. A great mystery and a wonderful study of human frailties and, ultimately, love. That's the amazing thing about Gruber. He writes mysteries, but his books transcend the genre. They are full of human folly, adventure, intrigue and the complex bonds between families and humankind in general. Once you get into Tropic of Night, you're done. Send your spouse/kids/etc. to a movie without you and enjoy.
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