When 23-year-old April May stumbles upon a mysterious, massive robot-like sculpture in Manhattan, she and her friend Andy name it "Carl" and post a video online. Overnight, she becomes famous as the Carl phenomenon spreads worldwide. But as April grapples with fame, she uncovers deeper mysteries about Carl's origins, humanity’s reaction to the unknown, and her own identity in this sharp, humorous, and poignant debut. Reviews “A fascinating take on fame, identity, and the way we interact with the unknown.” – Kirkus Reviews “Green masterfully balances wit, suspense, and heart, making this a truly remarkable debut.” – Publisher’s Weekly “A brilliant exploration of how humanity confronts the extraordinary. April May is a heroine for the digital age.” – The New York Times “Equal parts hilarious and profound, this book will linger in your mind long after you finish it.” – Goodreads Reviewer
Book Title: An Absolutely Remarkable Thing - Hank GreenBook Genre: Science Fiction, Young Adult, Contemporary, LGBT, Fantasy, MysteryISBN: 9781408714836Number of Pages: 352Publishing Date: September 25, 2018Cover Type: Paperback
