An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green (no spoilers)

[susiebw]

Has anyone read this?  Did you love it?  I loved it so, so much.

I had no idea what it was going to be about going in.  Like, none at all.  And it was such a fun ride to watch it unfold.  I liked that the main character was smart and relatable, and reasonably flawed.  I loved all the characters, really.  The Carls were not what I was expecting, but they were fascinating.  I couldn't put it down.  I want everyone to read it.  I'm expecting a sequel, but I can live without one.

The Queen song Don't Stop Me Now has been running through my head for almost a month since I read this, and it's decidedly one of my favorite songs of all time now.  My husband and kids might be getting sick of it.

[snshne322]

I adored it. It was very Hank. It was ridiculous and fun, and I'm looking forward to the next one!

[susiebw]

May 6, 2019 11:05:28 GMT -5 snshne322 said:

I adored it. It was very Hank. It was ridiculous and fun, and I'm looking forward to the next one!

I need to read more by him now.  This is the only one I've read. 

[snshne322]

May 6, 2019 12:52:17 GMT -5 susiebw said:

May 6, 2019 11:05:28 GMT -5 snshne322 said:

I adored it. It was very Hank. It was ridiculous and fun, and I'm looking forward to the next one!

I need to read more by him now.  This is the only one I've read. 

I think it's his only book.  But check out the VlogBrothers on YouTube and you'll see what I mean!  He's smark and quirky.

[rootbeerfloat]

April annoyed me, so that limited my enjoyment somewhat. But the overall premise was fun, and I liked almost all of the supporting characters.

It seems like a sequel is likely, based on the ending.

[expectantsteelerfan]

I read it just because of this post, and didn't know anything about it going into it. Just finished it today and I definitely enjoyed it.
The 2nd person narration was a little odd to me, but that was the only thing I didn't love.
What a cool concept though! I am nowhere near as optimistic and human-loving as April though. It was a kind of refreshing balm to my jadedness though.