A review by teghans_tomes
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green

adventurous challenging dark fast-paced

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

5.0

Wow, that is the only word that comes to mind after finishing this book. I sat and stared at the sky after finishing to try to help me process everything that happened within the pages of this book. I have very little in common with April May, and yet Hank Green turns her from a character to a mirror throughout the book. By the end, I found so many similarities between me and the MC that I felt almost as if what was happening to her was happening to me. An Absolutely Remarkable Thing does a wonderful job of showing the interworkings of a public figure, you might not agree with or like everything April did, but at the end of the day, Hank Green shows how you would probably make the same mistakes. It's hard to judge someone for their actions in the spotlight, this book shows you what it feels like for them. I love Hank Green and I love this book, I'm grabbing the sequel off my shelf right now!