The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything

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Naomi (Mimi) Brotherton has spend her entire life looking out for her older brother, Art. After the death of their parents, Mimi feels even more responsible for ensuring that Art always feels safe and secure. Art, on the other hand, loses himself in mathematics, desperate to solve the “unsolvable” equation. Mimi’s best friend, Rey, convinces Mimi that she needs to move on with her life and although Mimi knows Art will be uncomfortable with the change, Mimi meets Frank, another mathematician, and feels an instant spark. Art, however, is convinced that Frank isn’t who he claims to be and Mimi is conflicted- does she follow her heart and build a life with Frank? Or does she listen to Art, who has never let her down and has always been the one constant in her life? If this novel about mathematicians were a math 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, New York Times bestselling author of Ask Again, Yes Mimi knows that her brother is a mathematical genius. But she believes that maths isn’t the answer to everything. Not quite. Especially when it comes to love.

A] sunny debut, in which heart and mind must work together to shed light on a family secret' – Daily Mail Art and Mimi Brotherton are siblings and housemates. Since their parents tragically died they have been there for each other. Art is a mathematical genius - probably on the spectrum - and Mimi has devoted herself to looking after him. He shines academically whilst she hides her light under the domestic bushel.Small ish,” corrects PC Payne. “He’s badly hurt.” The driver of the car stopped, Mimi learns, and is very shaken up. Art’s unconscious—he caught the side or the wing mirror, they’re not sure which, and hit his head. He leaped out in front of the car, apparently, with no warning. I highly recommend this book as a quirky and enjoyable read! I loved the cover too- very eye catching! She me

I don’t want to provide any spoilers, but two things to bear in mind, none of the characters are superfluous, they are all there for a reason. The other thing was a particular thought that kept coming to mind - just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you. This thought was resolved in my reading of the story, but I won’t tell you how because that would be spoiling the ending.PDF / EPUB File Name: The_Theory_of_Not_Quite_Everything_-_Kara_Gnodde.pdf, The_Theory_of_Not_Quite_Everything_-_Kara_Gnodde.epub Mimi is doubtful that algorithms can’t help in matters of the heart but she bows to Art’s insistent enthusiasm for his more reasoned approach, stipulating that Mimi must meet a certain number of men, a critical mass if you like, before she can truly know she has found her soulmate. When Mimi decides she needs more from life than devoting herself to her brilliant brother, she starts looking for love. But Art has a condition: that she find her soulmate using a strict mathematical principle. Initially, things seem promising. That is, until Mimi meets Frank: a romantic, spontaneous stargazer, and also a mathematician. But definitely not algorithm-approved.

I didn’t mean what I said, she telegraphs, trying to reach her brother from the car. I didn’t mean it. 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.What qualities make Mimi so well-suited to being a foley artist? What does her success in that field reveal about her as a character? There’s no doubt that we usually tip one way or the other, but life has a defy of abhorring clean boundaries and easily-defined decisions, and so while we may favour one approach to life or the other, it’s hard to make decisions as simply as Art might think they can be made. It’s impossible to prepare someone for the news of a loved one’s death. But there are rules for such moments, and Mimi has seen them in action before. The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything by Kara Gnodde is a tender, intelligent and uplifting novel about brothers and sisters, 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.

Gnodde does an excellent job of describing a family context which is at once extremely loving and fraught with problems. The writing is brilliantly vivid and imaginative as she builds the story of a young woman trying to build her own future against the odds. She succeeds in bringing through a full suite of feelings in the reader - from desperation and guilt to joy and admiration. All the while, the book is very well researched and shows excellent attention to detail, not only descriptively, but also in its coverage of mathematical theorems as well as medical terms and processes. Not that I mind. This turned into a deeper look at the nature of love, guilt and responsibility. Adult siblings Art and Mimi live together, Mimi having given up her own ambitions after the death of their parents 13 years ago to stay with her mathematical genius brother as he works on problems that could change the world. What readers think is going to be a story about adults finding their paths and letting go, well, it's more than that and revelations are dropped into the mix like pebbles into water causing ripples to the burgeoning and established relationships. 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 Meet Art and Mimi Brotherton. Being siblings and housemates, they tend to agree on not quite everything.The sliding unnamed beast that lurks beneath their conversation, that the police have not said out loud, but Mimi feels is everywhere, is the suggestion that Art has tried to die. Siblings Mimi and Art Brotherton have always come as a pair, especially after losing their parents in a tragedy. Mathematician Art has always believed that algorithms are the answer to everything, including love. Mimi doesn't agree. When she meets Frank, who is definitely not algorithm-approved, the siblings find their relationship being challenged.