A review by lifepluspreston
The Explanation for Everything by Lauren Grodstein

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Explanation for Everything by Lauren Grodstein--Touching and reflective, this book explores the life of an evolutionary biologist and his deeply religious student. Grodstein writes with significant empathy for relevant characters, those with deeply held religious convictions, those challenged with the emptiness of the universe, those struggling with alcoholism. It's a story about flawed characters, written with a lot of heart. Thumbs up.