luddite reviewed An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green
In Hank Green's sweeping, cinematic debut novel, a young woman becomes an overnight celebrity before …
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4 stars
This was a fun read! And an unexpectedly poignant reflection on fame, especially in the era of social media.
Good, crisp writing on the back of a well-formed lead character, interspersed with good reflections on fame and the performative nature of the self. But it's the premise that was absolutely wonderful for me. And Hank Green has done an absolutely remarkable job with the world-building for the next book. (No, I'm not apologizing for that.)