“An Absolutely Remarkable Thing” by Hank Green

I have a friend name Mary, and I have only met her once. She lives in Shanghai, China, with her husband Tony and daughter. I met Mary circa 2010 over a dinner at a Chinese restaurant in San Francisco called Eliza’s when she was in town visiting a man I was dating. Shortly after my dinner with Mary, the man and I broke up. I said goodbye to him, but I kept Mary. I am loyal that way and a very good judge of character, despite the fact that I only met her once. She posts wonderful picture of her adventures in China on Instagram and Facebook, and I have watched her daughter grow up from a little girl to the now fabulous ombre-tinted tween she is today. So, it will come as no surprise, that when Mary wrote to me via Facebook messenger and told me to read this book, I did. Immediately. “An Absolutely Remarkable Thing” by Hank Green is a book full of suspense, humor, heart, internet insanity and human kindness. The story follows the tale of April May who comes home late from work one night to find a metal sculpture planted on the sidewalk. She names the sculpture “Carl,” has a friend video her talking about the sculpture, and suddenly becomes an overnight, internet celebrity. Hank knows more than a little bit about internet fame, as he and his brother John are popular streamers. I don’t want to give away the plot of this book, but let’s just say it will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time, and leave you wanting more when it ends. The internet is already buzzing with news of the sequel in the works. I’m sure Mary and I will be both reading it soon. Shanghai might seem far away from San Francisco, but devoted readers don’t let time zones keep them apart. To purchase this book on Amazon click here.