One of the oddest books I've read in awhile. A dysfunctional family tale of a freak-show/circus family who looks down on the "norms." Al and Lil have creating an amazing family. Arturo or Aquaboy who has flippers instead of limbs. Siamese twins Ellie and Iphy, albino dwarf Oly, and baby brother Chick who looks normal but can move objects with his thoughts. They make their living as traveling carnys but when Arturo takes over running show, they add his side job of starting a religion. When I child is born with only a tail, she is sent off to live in an orphanage. You have to have something more special than a tail to hang with this crowd. I could write another thousand words summarizing the plot of this book but think you might be getting the picture that it is a little odd. Certainly something that will get you thinking about the nature of a family, love and what is means to be normal. In reading the reviews on Goodreads, I've never seen so many one starts and five stars. Strong feelings all around. I'm glad I read it but not sure who to recommend it to. Not your average dysfunctional family story which I guess makes it above average.
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