A review by bisexualwentworth
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green

adventurous hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I was really pleasantly surprised by this book. I was wary when I first heard that Hank Green had written a book, but honestly I don't think anyone else could have written this one. It's a fantastic take on internet fame that also uses music and science in really interesting ways. I could follow all the science aspects, which is very much a testament to Hank Green's science eductor side. April May was a great main character specifically because she IS so normal and she knows it. She doesn't think she's special. She doesn't really think she deserves her fame, but she also fully takes advantage of it and gets corrupted by it to an extent. That felt very realistic to me. Also, she's bi! Yay! I actually have slightly mixed feelings about how the bi rep was handled, but that's one of my only issues with this book, and it's really just about personal preference. Overall, I highly recommend this book, and I'm excited to read the sequel!

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