Reviews

Um esforço lindo e fútil by Hank Green

bbpphd's review against another edition

adventurous challenging hopeful 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

jordiejam's review against another edition

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

5.0

natalie_is_reading's review against another edition

4.0

Oops finished this several days ago and forgot. Maybe this should a 3.5 but whatever. It was good, it was enjoyable and entertaining, very interesting to learn more about Carl even if some bits didn’t make a ton of sense. Not life changing incredible but I liked it

thefantasticalworldofsara's review against another edition

4.0

This book was absolutely fascinating! The first book, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing was about fame and I thought this one might follow the same vein but instead A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor talks about power. I've never really thought about power deeply before and this book got the wheels turning. My favourite quote was this one:

"The most impactful thing you can do with power is almost always give it away."

Overall, really recommend this duology! It's fun, thoughtful and there's some premises I still think about because they're such cool ideas.

ps. The views expressed in this review are my own and do not reflect the views of Indigo Books & Music Inc. or any of its subsidiaries. #IndigoEmployee

leahfitts18's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious medium-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

I feel the same way about this book that I did about the first one. I think that Hank Green is really smart and writes like he’s really smart and I am not really smart so reading a really smart explanation of something is a little hard. I think if I cared more about science, these books would have been more my speed, but I don’t so here we are. However- I think the plot is really interesting, I think the majority of the characters are lovable, and I think it’s an excellent and very artful take on humanity. I think Hank Green does a beautiful job of exploring earth & humanity from an “outsider” perspective, which makes it feel far more beautiful and hopeful than looking at it from the inside. If you like science & understand it, I would definitely recommend this. It’s not exactly my speed but I finished both books and they were worth the time!

moadlc's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing 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 book is a stunning end to the series! I truly was shaking and crying at the end. Love the writing and grateful for the words ❤️

amandadelbrocco's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

I bought this before I had even finished the first book because I knew I wanted to continue the story. I didn't find this one as compelling as the first and I still hated all of the characters.

I was very disappointed when April May showed up again.

welshiswhims's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious reflective tense 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

dillonbrantley's review against another edition

4.0

This is a really solid sequel to An Absolutely Remarkable Thing and it has some very interesting and unique ideas. Unfortunately, along with every subtle and nuanced commentary comes a heavy-handed explanation or overindulgence.

I think Green's themes regarding empathy and unity are stronger in this sequel and honestly can raise some pretty difficult questions that we are already in the midst of tackling both individually and as a species.

brinsay's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful 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