Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Special Topics in Calamity Physics

A friend recommended this book by first-time novelist Marisha Pessl, and one look at her website hooked me. The main page is a detailed interactive drawing, with mystery music, where you click various items to open links about the author and her novel.


The site contains the usual author info, reviews, links to buy the book, and upcoming events, but you have to play on the site to find them. The best thing about the site is that it contains a slew of unusual tidbits that augment the printed novel. Click around and you'll find maps, notes, chapter titles, a cast of characters and more. Be sure to click on the Cliff Notes. And turn off the light to see who's watching you.


I love this website because it is not an author tribute, but a glimpse into Marisha Pessl's style and sense of humor. You want to buy the book because the author presents it as a fun and quirky read. It's not all about Marisha; it's about the writing. 

1 comment:

  1. Yes, it's very cool! Enjoying reading your blog, too. BTW, what's the difference between adult onset adolescence and having a "relapse"?
    CS

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