Reviews

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green

kelseymunro's review

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

aroth638's review

funny mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I finished this book in 2 sittings. It was kind of like being on a train that you know is going to crash. It was about a lot of different things but mostly just about how hard it is to be a human being in this day and age. April May is an incredibly relatable protagonist because she makes a ton of super bad decisions that any person in her shoes might have made. I can’t wait to read the second book and find out what kind of lasting consequences those decisions have caused.

hunnyabee's review against another edition

5.0

I went into this book not knowing ANYTHING about it, and I think that's the way to do it.

It's a wild ride.

If you MUST know things about it....
A fictional take on how someone can blow up on social media and how that can unravel their life and create entire movements. With a sci-fi alien backdrop. BTW the sequel is a whole left hook that is even better, somehow.

gracereadsit's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring reflective

5.0

Always a pleasure. I love this story and these characters, and this was a fantastic re-read. A classic!

pookage's review

funny hopeful lighthearted tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

limeminearia's review against another edition

4.0

Recommended on audio. Can't wait for the sequel!

itsrachelrogers's review against another edition

5.0

I went into this book knowing absolutely nothing about it other than my sister told me I had to read it. She was right (and even thanked in the acknowledgements under the category of "people who say 'you have to read this book!'").

I started reading this before I went to sleep. I didn't, ironically dream about it, but I woke up and finished the whole rest of the book. It was wonderful, thought-provoking about our culture of fame in society, and touched on the beautiful idea that we are all one, intricate, diverse species worth celebrating.

yaguyty's review

adventurous emotional mysterious 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

5.0

weeedoodle's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Biphobia

shan_doe's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

3.0