the universe versus alex woods by gavin extence

I think people who enjoy investing themselves in a character would enjoy the book. It was a different perspective and I was invested in the characters. While you could listen to the story and think 'why would he handle the situation that way, most people wouldn't' you realize soon enough that there was no other way for Alex. Alex has quite defined ideas of right and wrong and the ways of the world. By the end of the story you get that you've got insight into a different thought process and it's fascinating. But you soon learn this is indeed the character.

Additionally at first you think the narrator is just doing a deadpan reading of the story.

I'm not one for dry humor and this was dripping with it. When I first began listening I wasn't sure I wasn't going to enjoy the story or the narrator. Not what I expected but great nonetheless I am smiling now just thinking about the satisfaction I took in this listen. Thomas's work.ĭid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? He handled tender scenes with a light touch, without getting maudlin. He was really the perfect reader, able to capture the perfect, wry tone for those moments of understated humor. Thomas has a voice that is very easy to listen to, and I quickly was lost in the narration. What does Joe Thomas bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?Īt first, I thought Joe Thomas sounded too mature to narrate a book with a 17-year-old protagonist. Like RC Pallacio's brilliant book, 'Wonder,' you get to see the worst-and ultimately-the best in everyday life. What other book might you compare The Universe Versus Alex Woods to and why?Īlong with the list cited above, I might compare it to 'Catcher in the Rye' for the fact that is about a teen, but should be read by YA and adult readers alike. Fans of Kurt Vonnegut will also get a kick out of the all-Kurt Vonnegut book club and how this contributes to Alex's ability to navigate through life. But all of which gained an international audience, deservedly so. It is along the lines of 'The Case of the Dog in the Night,' 'Harold Fry,' 'About a Boy,' and 'Major Pettigrew's Last Stand,' all British coincidently. This is a simple book about a boy who is 'different,' and how he finds his way. Where does The Universe Versus Alex Woods rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The universe versus alex woods by gavin extence