The Universe Versus Alex Woods by Gavin Extence is a touching and darkly humorous coming-of-age novel about an extraordinary boy caught in extraordinary circumstances. When ten-year-old Alex is struck by a meteorite, he becomes a minor celebrity—but also an outsider. Intelligent, socially awkward, and fascinated by science, Alex eventually forms an unlikely friendship with Mr. Peterson, a gruff, reclusive Vietnam veteran who introduces him to the works of Kurt Vonnegut. Their bond deepens as they navigate life’s biggest questions together, leading to a controversial and deeply personal journey that tests Alex’s courage and moral convictions. With warmth, wit, and emotional depth, the novel explores themes of friendship, mortality, free will, and what it means to live a meaningful life.
Technical details:
Pages: 407
Publication year: 2013
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Language: English
ISBN: 9781444768923
Author: Gavin Extence
The Universe Versus Alex Woods by Gavin Extence
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