An Absolutely Remarkable Thing: A Novel (The Carls)

In his wildly entertaining debut novel, Hank Green—cocreator of Crash Course, Vlogbrothers, and SciShow—spins a sweeping, cinematic tale about a young woman who becomes an overnight celebrity before realizing she's part of something bigger, and stranger, than anyone could have possibly imagined.

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Published Jul 30, 2019

352 pages

Average rating: 7.27

184 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

PepperOlives
Mar 10, 2025
8/10 stars
A wonderful mix of mystery, thrills, and social commentary. I felt as the book went on it strayed away from liked so much about it and shied away from delivering a strong ending.
Hasti book lover
Feb 22, 2025
7/10 stars
I love the writing style and the focus on fame and how that encapsulates a person’s existence but I was disappointed about how the Carles story was left
Shahna
Jul 18, 2024
8/10 stars
I didn’t realize this was so sci-fi-y and I love it.
hideTurtle
Sep 29, 2023
7/10 stars
The ideas are very interesting and the writing is good, but I am unsure of how I feel about it.
E Clou
May 10, 2023
8/10 stars
This was an incredibly fun and thoughtful science fiction book that I think would be appealing even to those that don't typically read science fiction, much like Ready Player One appeals to a broader audience. I recommend this one!!

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