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A review by elizanderson1066
The Universe Versus Alex Woods by Gavin Extence
3.0
Definitely 3.5 stars.
This is such a hard book to review because I actually can't say what was wrong with it. It's a good story, it's well characterised, the prose are tight and engaging, and it's suitably poignant and heart-warming.
I just didn't fully gel with it emotionally. I think I might have an aversion to teenage boys as narrators. It all feels a bit Adrian Mole. Perhaps it's because I work with teenage boys and experience how annoying they are on a daily basis.
I hate to disparage this book though, so I won't. Objectively it really is a good read.
This is such a hard book to review because I actually can't say what was wrong with it. It's a good story, it's well characterised, the prose are tight and engaging, and it's suitably poignant and heart-warming.
I just didn't fully gel with it emotionally. I think I might have an aversion to teenage boys as narrators. It all feels a bit Adrian Mole. Perhaps it's because I work with teenage boys and experience how annoying they are on a daily basis.
I hate to disparage this book though, so I won't. Objectively it really is a good read.