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An Abundance of Katherines
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy witty prose, quirky characters, and a unique blend of humour and heart. It's perfect for readers who appreciate coming-of-age stories with a mathematical twist and a dash of romance.
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See moreWhen it comes to relationships, Colin Singleton's type is girls named Katherine. And when it comes to girls named Katherine, Colin is always getting dumped. On road trip miles from home, this anagram-happy, washed-up child prodigy has ten thousand dollars in his pocket, a bloodthirsty feral hog on his trail, and an overweight Judge Judy.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars and Looking for Alaska, John Green delivers a fresh and witty tale with An Abundance of Katherines.
When it comes to relationships, Colin Singleton, a former child prodigy, has a peculiar type: girls named Katherine. Remarkably, Colin has dated and been dumped by nineteen different Katherines. On the cusp of his latest heartbreak, he embarks on a spontaneous road trip with his quirky, Judge Judy-loving best friend, Hassan. Armed with ten thousand dollars in his pocket and no clear destination, Colin sets out to escape his troubled heart and perhaps discover himself along the way.
During the journey, Colin conceives a grand mathematical theorem he dubs the Theorem of Underlying Katherine Predictability. He believes this formula will not only predict the fate of any potential relationship but also avenge all the "dumpees" of the world, providing him with closure and hopefully winning him the girl of his dreams. However, as he makes his way through unfamiliar and often hilarious encounters, including a run-in with a feral hog, Colin learns that life and love are not always easily predictable by graphs and numbers.
An Abundance of Katherines is a richly layered novel infused with John Green’s signature humour and deep understanding of the human condition. Interweaving themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery, the story culminates in surprising and heartwarming conclusions that challenge Colin's preconceived notions about fate and relationships.
John Green not only captivates readers with his inventive storytelling but also connects with them online. With a vast social media presence, he has over 1.1 million Twitter followers and co-hosts the immensely popular YouTube channel, Vlogbrothers, which boasts over 200 million views and 660,000 subscribers. This vibrant online engagement solidifies his standing as one of the most influential voices in contemporary young adult literature.
Delve into the life of Colin Singleton in An Abundance of Katherines and experience a narrative that is as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally resonant.
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An Abundance of Katherines is praised for being fully fun, challengingly complex, and entirely entertaining. Reviewers appreciate its humour, depth, and engaging narrative.
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ISBN: 9780141346090
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 May 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 184g
Pages: 272
About the Author
John Green is the award-winning, #1 bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns, Will Grayson, Will Grayson (with David Levithan), The Fault in Our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down. John's many accolades include the Printz Medal, a Printz Honor, and the Edgar Award. He has twice been a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize and was selected by TIME magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. With his brother, Hank, John is one half of the Vlogbrothers and co-created the online educational series CrashCourse. You can join the millions who follow him on Twitter @johngreen and Instagram @johngreenwritesbooks. John lives with his family in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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