This is an excellent follow up to the first novel, "An Absolutely Remarkable Thing," and I think it's even better than its predecessor.

The story picks right back up and often references the earlier novel so if it's been a while since you read the first one, you won't have any trouble jumping right back in.

I was hesitant to the way the chapters were narrated at first and it was weird jumping between character perspectives and stories, but it very quickly became enjoyable and suspenseful to see how the plots all connected.

I found myself completely excited at what could possibly happen next in this seemingly absurd science fiction novel and it was quite impossible to put down. The writing style, again, is very palatable, written from perspective of several 20-something year olds so you can imagine the kind of dialogue and vernacular can be a bit awkward at times but it was never an issue for me.

The author further explored what it meant to be human in an era of technology and when, if ever, would we be doing too much too quickly. The parallels to today's world, especially the pandemic and just the entirety 2020, are not subtle but in the best possible way. The novel allowed space for the reader to reflect on, connect to, and explore the themes and motifs it presented without being too heavy handed in its attempt at answering the world's existential questions.

I, again, would recommend this sequel and series to anyone looking for a little light in these dark times that many are experiencing amidst the pandemic. It was silly, funny, heavy, and at times felt like holding up a mirror. I really enjoyed this and look forward to whatever Hank Green comes out with next.