A review by flightyreads
The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything by Kara Gnodde

reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

As someone who primarily reads fantasy and romance, I was not expecting to enjoy this book has thoroughly as I did. By far, my favorite part of this book was the autistic character being treated as a complete person. Too often in life are autistic people seen as lacking an essential part that neurotypical people have. Art is different, but that just means the people in his life adjust around him. 
This book is interesting in that it does not fit into just one trope in fiction books. It has romance, academia, mystery, and more roller into one. At the end of the day, the characters find an unexpected family not entirely related by blood, allowing them to continue their growth. This story, while fiction, feels like it could happen to just about anyone. 
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