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About Gavin Extence
See more books from this AuthorBut the novel won me over. Extence tells a great story that owes much to Vonnegut...The final section is humane and touching, and Extence deserves credit for the clever and timely idea of fictionalising a trip to the Swiss death clinic.
Read Full Review of Universe Versus Alex Woods | See more reviews from GuardianAfter it finds its voice, this is a hugely enjoyable and even wise book, with plenty to say about life and death, and Vonnegut fans, in particular, will absolutely love it.
Read Full Review of Universe Versus Alex Woods | See more reviews from GuardianExtence’s engaging coming-of-age debut skillfully balances light and dark, laughter and tears.
Read Full Review of Universe Versus Alex Woods | See more reviews from Publishers WeeklyThe Universe Versus Alex Woods could be considered a young adult novel, yet there is a depth of meaning and perception that make it one step more.
Read Full Review of Universe Versus Alex Woods | See more reviews from Blog CriticsReferences to the man and his work are to The Universe Versus Alex Woods what wild flowers are to the Texas highways—they are scattered nearly everywhere and provide what little color you are able to discern as you look out into the void.
Read Full Review of Universe Versus Alex Woods | See more reviews from NY Journal of BooksThis is such an involving, enjoyable tale, with a likeable, distinctive young man as the hero. Once I was drawn into the story, I was reluctant to stop reading until I had heard Alex’s entire tale. It’s one of those engaging books that you don’t want to end, and where the narrator is utterly convincing...
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Rated the book as 5 out of 5