A review by kade_spade
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

4.0

I have so many conflicting thoughts about this book because I loved so much about it but hate April May with the most burning passion. I loved all the side characters, I almost wish that they were featured more. I loved the “fame” commentary. I thought it was brilliant, especially in this age of fast moving fame. I liked the “realistic” sci-fi take on aliens. This book had aliens in it, but they weren’t truly the main focus as fame seemed to take the forefront. Also, you could clearly tell at points in the book that this was written by someone who is basically a millennial. April’s humor was not that of a 23 year old or it was and she’s just not funny at all and very insufferable. Overall, the only part about this book that I truly disliked was the main character (which I know is basically the whole book), but that shouldn’t stop anyone from reading it. Everything else about this book is so overwhelmingly good that I was able to look past the atrocity that is the main character. I already have the sequel ordered before finishing this book!