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The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything

By Kara Gnodde
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The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything by Kara Gnodde follows siblings Art and Mimi Brotherton, whose lives are intertwined by the loss of their parents. Art, a mathematical genius, believes love should be governed by algorithms, while Mimi seeks a deeper, less calculated experience of life and romance. When Mimi sets out to find love under Art's strict mathematical guidelines, her encounter with Frankβ€”a romantic, spontaneous mathematician outside the bounds of Art's calculationsβ€”challenges their bond and beliefs. This tender and intelligent novel explores family ties, the unpredictability of love, and the complexities beyond mere numbers.
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This book suits readers who enjoy thoughtful contemporary fiction with a focus on family dynamics and unconventional love stories. It appeals to those interested in emotional depth combined with intellectual themes.

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For fans of The Rosie Project, The Flatshare and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything is an utterly delightful reminder that the bonds of family and calculations of the heart are determined to follow a logic all of their own . . .

Life is like a maths equation . . . It's complicated. It's universal. And (most of the time) it's utterly baffling.

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Meet Art and Mimi Brotherton. Devoted siblings and housemates, they are bound together by the tragic death of their parents. They agree on not quite everything.

Art thinks people are incapable of making sensible decisions, especially when it comes to love. That's what algorithms are for.

Mimi knows her brother is a mathematical genius, but thinks maths isn't the answer to everything.

When Mimi decides she needs more from life than devoting herself to her brilliant brother, she starts looking for love. But Art has a condition: that she find her soulmate using a strict mathematical principle. Initially, things seem promising. That is, until Mimi meets Frank: a romantic, spontaneous stargazer, and also a mathematician. But definitely not algorithm-approved.

As Art's mistrust of Frank grows, so do Mimi's feelings, and the siblings' relationship is tested to breaking point. Something about Frank doesn't quite add up, and only Art can see it...

The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything by Kara Gnodde is a tender, intelligent and uplifting novel about brothers and sisters, true love in all its forms, and how life is more than just a numbers game...

Book Details

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ISBN: 9781529096354

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Mantle

Audience: General/trade

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Kara Gnodde grew up in Johannesburg on a diet of Dr Seuss and no TV. After graduating from the University of Cape Town, she joined Saatchis in London. She has lived in Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore, and is settled back in the UK, where she lives with her husband and three children. Hearing a discussion on the radio about a maths problem that could change the world gave her a place to start The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything, her debut novel.

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