Since I don't use social media much, a lot of Hank Green's novel went over my head, but I understand its influence enough to be glad I avoid it after reading An Absolutely Remarkable Thing (#786).
When mysterious statues appear simultaneously all over the world in major urban centers, no one knows what to make of them at first. But April May, who is the first to discover one in New York City, dubs him Carl, and decides to make a fun video with her best friend Andy to post on their YouTube channel. When the video goes viral, things begin to spiral out of control with April and Andy coasting the wave of publicity in front of the story.
It doesn't take long for things to get ugly, as factions develop online, and conspiracies abound about the statues' origin. You can see echoes of this every day on the news, but this novel makes the point in a way anyone can understand. Plus it's a heck of a good story! Where DID the Carls come from? You'll just have to read this book to find out. Honestly, it's just what Hank Green wants me to tell you!
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