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An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green

20 reviews

jenarae's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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lilacverses's review against another edition

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funny mysterious reflective fast-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

This is a fantastic debut novel. I like this book way too much for my own good. I find the candid, self-aware narration style to be just my kind of thing, and a great way to approach writing your first book, especially when you're an older adult writing younger adults who are making blatant mistakes. It also fits really well with the plot/narrative context of the novel. Hank Green, you have impressed me, thrilled me, and I cannot wait to read the sequel. 
**I have tagged this with two violence content warnings, but I want to note that they are noted in the book when to skip. I did not skip, knowing I am sensitive to these things. I found them graphic, but because they are announced and readers have the option to ship, I would really, really recommend that people sensitive to gore or body horror read, if they find themselves interested. I don't think it takes away from the book in a significant enough way. Green knew exactly what was necessary, and what was not. 
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youreawizardjerry's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Gave me nostalgia for adventure books from elementary school while incorporating adult themes and characters. Good laughs, also love the underlying message and the robot imagery is fun & fresh!

Unfortunately, this book is essentially 90% exposition/set-up with little to no reward. That is all saved for the sequel. I really enjoyed the second book and together they are strong so I'm rating with that in mind, but stand-alone this book would get a 2.5. 


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benzetsu's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful 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

This book is phenomenal.  It is uproariously funny, incredibly insightful, and the sort of immersive, engaging story you won't be able to put down.  I cannot recommend it highly enough.  
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mafaldos's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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hpfan9501's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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mxfahrenheit's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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gheron's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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nomatophobia's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

THIS IS A GREAT BOOK FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T LIKE TO READ

Whomst,,, who gives him the right to break my heart like that. What a fucking rennaissance man Hank Green is. Just read it. Seriously.

I could not put this book down. It's so fast-paced I couldn't even tell it takes place over a year. I love stories that dive into humanity and look at it like the glorious thing that it is. AAA idk how to write a book review but just,, 5,000,000,000/5 stars
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jet's review against another edition

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emotional funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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