About “The Selected Works of T. S. Spivet”
The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet is the debut novel by Reif Larsen, published in 2009. The story centers on T.S. Spivet, a 12-year-old mapmaker living on a ranch near Divide, Montana. After receiving a prestigious award, he travels to Washington D.C. by hitchhiking on a freight train to give his acceptance speech. The novel is distinguished by its visual elements, including charts, lists, sketches, and maps that accompany the text. These illustrations support the narrative and reflect T.S.'s fascination with mapping and detailed observation. The book’s structure mirrors the precision and creativity of its young protagonist. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 2009
- Latest edition
- 2009 · ISBN 9781594202179