A review by naomipearl
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing, by Hank Green

hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This book was unlike any other plot I’ve read before. It was sci-fi in its components but felt intensely realistic in its illuminations of human society’s potential reaction to unprecedented global events. The main character felt like a half-reflection of author Hank Green and his own ideas in becoming semi-famous through the internet, but was also clearly different because of a number of identity factors. Just as the main character decides what to do with her soap box of fame, this book is a look into what Hank really believes and wants people to take away from his existence as an influential person (who can make money off of a book solely because he authored it). While neither the exposition or ending of the plot were particularly satisfying to me, the progression of discoveries with the Carls, the side characters, and the internal monologue of the protagonist were really interesting and made for an enjoyable read
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