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Book Review - An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

Admittedly I am a big fan of Hank’s YouTube series and podcast.


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An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green from Dutton Books


Couldn’t put this book down! Devoured it in practically one day, and that’s saying something as I am a slow reader, something I wish to change about myself.

Hank wrote an exciting, witty, and insightful book about first contact and the deceptive power of fame. A book of first contact (perhaps) approached in a way I’ve never read before. He made me feel strongly for the characters, I really admired how in just a few pages we got to understand, relate to and empathize with Andy and April, especially informing the reader of their personalities through some quick dialog which to me felt authentic.

The plot unraveling was handled quite well, it was watching a train wreck in slow motion while the main character made more and more self-destructive choices, but I could not look away.
But also the mysteries and the puzzles kept me going and wanting to see it through to the end! The shared hallucination that spreads like a virus was a masterful invention, and like potato chips, had me wanting more the more I ate, I personally wanted to be in the action, solving clues like a Zelda game. The pace hooked me fast and I didn’t want it to stop! It was a really enjoyable ride!
The ending was surprising, touching, and piqued my desire for the story to continue! I shed tears on the last page.

Now we have the wonderful news that this story WILL continue the July when Dutton releases Hank’s follow up: A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor

Rating: 8 out of 10 galaxies.

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