The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything

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Art is a keen mathematician with ideas and fixations that mean his sister, Mimi, feels she could never leave him alone. And he is on the edge of solving a specific mathematical problem that mathematicians worldwide are trying to solve. His work is like an obsession. If I had to give one more criticism, it would be that the perspective of who was narrating seemed to change constantly, with no indication of it changing until you were already confused.The best time to read a book depends on your personal schedule and preferences. Here are some suggestions: It’s a lot to take in,’ says Ernest, looking at his watch. ‘phew, it’s past nine. Supper will be here soon.’ Silence settles between them.

Gnodde’s story touches on grief and guilt, on feeling abandoned, loneliness and loyalty, and, of course, love. Gnodde has a marvellous turn of phrase: “She even made them up in her head when Art wasn’t around, his opinions serving as guardrails to her bouncing thoughts.” This debut novel is funny and moving, and Gnodde’s next work will be eagerly anticipated With the offbeat charm of The Rosie Project and generous warmth of The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot, a wry, moving debut novel about a pair of unforgettable siblings and a love triangle of sorts–one with math as its beating heart.One of Cosmopolitan’s Best Books of 2023Meet Art and Mimi Brotherton. Devoted siblings and housemates, they’re bound together by the tragic death of their parents. Mathematical genius Art relies on logic, while Mimi prefers to follow her heart.When Mimi decides she needs more from life than dutifully tending to her brilliant brother, she asks for his help to find love. Art agrees, but on one condition: that she find her soulmate using a strict mathematical principle. Things seem promising, until Mimi meets Frank: a romantic, spontaneous stargazer who’s also a mathematician. Despite Mimi’s obvious affection for the quirky Frank, Art is wary of him from their very first encounter.As Art’s mistrust of Frank grows, so do Mimi’s feelings, and the siblings’ relationship is brought to a breaking point. Something about Frank doesn’t quite add up, and only Art can see it . . .The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything is a tender, intelligent and uplifting novel about brothers and sisters, true love in all its forms, and how the answers to life’s biggest questions follow a logic of their own. The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything by Kara Gnodde – eBook Details It might not be possible to know love when you see it, or for Art ever to imagine what it might feel like — romantic love, anyway. But the love she felt for her brother as his face lit up, when he realized how useful he’d be; he looked suffused with pleasure. His smile folded in that way of his when he was overcome. ‘I see,’ he said. She loved him so much she wondered why life with him wasn’t enough. The book is billed as “a beautiful, warm-hearted and poignant story” about two siblings, Art and Mimi, who, bound by their parents’ tragic deaths, find themselves living together with their outlook aligned on not quite everything. 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 . . .

She’d tell you: don’t procrastinate. The person will already know something is wrong from your demeanour, from the fact that you’re calling or visiting at all. We send countless signals without knowing. Their body will be preparing for an emergency. Mimi has always taken care of her brother Art, without often thinking about herself. Art reminded me of Sheldon Cooper in a sense. He is fiercely loyal to those he loves, but does not always see the full picture when he doesn't have all the facts.

The driver called an ambulance and spoke to police at the scene. “I’m so sorry, Miss Brotherton, I know this is difficult. Is there anyone you’d like us to call?” I really enjoyed reading The Theory of Not Quite Everything, it felt like a modern romcom with some much bigger issues behind it. Art & Mimi are adult brother and sister, still living together in their 30s after the untimely deaths of both of their parents. The siblings are very intertwined together, with Mimi doing a lot of the practical day to day life admin for the two of them, whilst Art is busy trying to work out an insanely complicated maths problem. Art has some kind of neurodiversity, its not specified but I was assuming some kind of autism, which makes some of the social & personal emotional elements of typical life hard for him to navigate. Mimi, on the other hand, has felt isolated for some time and decides its now time to try and find a partner, aware of how this might upset the balance between her and her brother. Art and Mimi have a sibling bond that screams loyalty. Bound together through a tragedy you see their faults and the strength they give each other. Anyone who has a sibling will understand how complex those familial relations can be. It was interesting to see them develop together and separately. Meet Art and Mimi Brotherton. Devoted siblings and housemates, they’re bound together by the tragic death of their parents. Mathematical genius Art relies on logic, while Mimi prefers to follow her heart. When Mimi expresses her desire to find someone to love, for and by herself only, Art unleashes a plan, and a process, to help her, or maybe, save her from herself as directed.Before bedtime: Many people find that reading before bedtime helps them unwind and relax, which can promote better sleep. This was so moving, by the end and the final facts coming to light I was sobbing just a little bit. But a beautiful resolution and a very affecting story, would recommend. Not enough maths to put anyone off who's not a fan, but it was well integrated into the plot.