The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything

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The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything is such a special novel. Tender, unique and uplifting, it explores sibling love, romantic love and the love between friends. Such an accomplished debut -- Beth O'Leary, bestselling author of <i>The Flatshare </i>and <i>The Road Trip</i> Gorgeous -- Rosie Walsh, author of <i>The Man Who Didn</i>'<i>t Call </i>and <i>The Love of My Life</i> The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything is (quite) wonderful. Happily, no maths is required to find Kara Gnodde's writing - rich with metaphor and passion - totally absorbing. A delight -- Katherine Heiny, author of <i>Early Morning Riser</i> A perfectly balanced equation of head and heart. My book of the year. I fell in love with Mimi and Art, and the smart, funny, tender world that Gnodde creates -- Kate Weinberg, author of <i>The Truants</i> A beautiful book full of life, love and maths -- Matson Taylor, bestselling author of <i>The Miseducation of Evie Hepworth</i> If this novel about mathematicians were a maths problem, and Kara Gnodde set out to prove that love is varied, unpredictable and infinite in its capacity to expand, then she's done it. I adored this quirky, big-hearted book -- Mary Beth Keane, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Ask Again, Yes</i> A delightfully clever tale of first love, loss and an unforgettable sibling relationship -- Marianne Cronin, author of <i>The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot</i> Kara Gnodde's debut novel is an exquisite piece of writing that is as intricate and beautiful as mathematics itself. Do not miss this one -- Annabel Monaghan, author of <i>Nora Goes Off Script</i> A feel-good novel that's meticulously researched, with quirky, well-rounded characters. Plot twists are woven in amongst astute psychological insights, making this a story I gobbled up in just a few sittings. -- Florence Knapp, author of <i>The Names</i>