To me as well, world earth while the universe earth and space including the great unknown. From the ages of 511, he enjoyed a brief but illustrious career as a chess player. The universe versus alex woods by gavin extence, paperback. Much of the wit of the universe versus alex woods derives from our protagonists deadpan narrative voice. The universe versus alex woods by gavin extence books. Introducing a bright young voice destined to charm the world, the universe versus alex woods is a celebration of curious incidents, astronomy and astrology, the works of kurt vonnegut and the unexpected connections that form our world. Gavin extence was born in 1982 and grew up in the interestingly named village of swineshead, lincolnshire. The universe versus alex woods paperback third place books. Its a wonderful comingofage story, delivered in an offhand casual style that belies the deeply moral concerns of the author. A rare meteorite struck alex woods when he was ten.
The universe versus alex woods books richard and judy. The universe versus alex woods is written as a first person retrospective narrative in the style of kurt, while that may seem like a strange combination, elements from all of these works are seamlessly combined to create a humorous, poignant novel that will leave a lasting impression. Debut roman the universe versus alex woods zu deutsch. Both alex and harry have them, and in each case they become a jagged banner of survival. Gavin extence, author of the universe versus alex woods, on a man called ove. This is the setup for gavin extences first novel, the universe versus alex woods, and the rest of the book describes, in alexs voice, how it. The universe versus alex woods by theresa qualmann on. We even have an older teenage girl character who is feisty, argumentative but ultimately lovable. The universe versus alex woods the sussex newspaper. Ellie mccrae anyone despite being highly derivative the universe versus alex woods. His website includes links to purchase the title as well as excerpts from the book. Both logical and naive, alex is inadvertently funny and, like the narrator of mark haddons a curious incident of a dog in the nighttime, needs to explain everything in great detail.
At its heart, the universe versus alex woods is yet another comingofagetale, following alex as he forms a goodnight mr. Its hero is a teenage boy, and the tale and themes are. This is the setup for gavin extences first novel, the universe versus alex woods. The universe versus alex woods kindle edition by extence. Life is a challenge for teenager alex woods, even before the meteor falls on his head. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The universe versus alex woods kindle edition by extence, gavin. The universe versus alex woods n y journal of books. The universe versus alex woods owes a huge debt to nick hornbys about a boy. The universe versus alex woods 20 is the debut novel by gavin extence.
The son of a fortune teller, bookish, and an easy target for bullies, alex. Extence won the waterstones 11 literary prize for his first book the universe versus alex woods 20. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The universe versus alex woods is alexs story thus far, and in part of this story lives mr. He also knows that even the most improbable events can happen hes got the scars to prove it. Introduction to the universe versus alex woods by gavin. Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. Contemporary fiction perfect for fans of a boy made of blocks richard and judy summer bookclub read 20, amazon rising star, and shortlisted for the desmond elliott prize a funny and touching story of an unlikely friendship and an improbable journey. The full monty director peter cattaneo and the best exotic marigold hotel writer ol parker both pictured are teaming up on a feature adaptation of uk novel the universe versus alex woods. By angela haffenden on august 18, 2017 books we love. An already engaging story really takes off and will hold you tight to the last page.
Alex woods knows that he hasnt had the most conventional start in life. The universe versus alex woods free pdf, epub, fb3, txt. The universe versus alex woods kindle edition by gavin extence. Other that that you have no idea what the book is about. Download the universe versus alex woods audiobook by gavin. Woods was struck in the head by a meteorite in a freak accident when he was 10 and survived, although he was forever changed by the experience. The universe versus alex woods contains language that will offend some readers. Books similar to the universe versus alex woods the universe versus alex woods. On first read, for all its humor, for all its lighterthanair zip and quip, the universe versus alex woods such an awkward, unfortunate title is a bpicture of a thing. Full monty director, marigold hotel writer team with. Ellie mccrae anyone despite being highly derivative the universe versus alex woods is, in some respects, a wellwritten coming of age story. An unforgettable story of an unexpected friendship, an unlikely hero and an.
Into this arena comes a title i hope will take off, the universe versus alex woods, by young firsttime british novelist gavin extence. Gavin extence lives in sheffield with his wife and children. I believe that alex is the heart of this novel, as the story rests and depends on his musings. The universe versus alex woods by gavin extence award.
There wasnt any particular event that set my imagination going, and there wasnt an initial aha moment that i. When i first started thinking about the story that would become my debut novel, in summer 2010, i didnt really have much in terms of plot or character. Peterson who helps him weather the storm of his teenage years by the wisdom he imparts. A young science nerd adjusts to life after being struck by a meteorite. Download or stream the universe versus alex woods by gavin extence. New york post about the author gavin extence was born in 1982 and grew up in the interestingly named village of swineshead, england. The universe versus alex woods by gavin extence in epub, fb3, txt download ebook. The book was described by emma john in the guardian as being the everyday tale of a teenage science nerd hit by a meteorite who strikes up a friendship with a potsmoking vietnam veteran. A tale of an unlikely friendship and an improbable journey, the universe versus alex woods tread the fine line between light and dark, laughter and tears. An interview with alex award winning author gavin extence. Alex woods takes a sharp turn into the unknown when alex meets grumpy, reclusive widower mr peterson.
The universe versus alex woods by gavin extince the debate around assisted suicide is eternally controversial but, when it comes. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the universe versus alex woods. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The universe versus alex woods by gavin extence waterstones. The author, 30, whose novel the universe versus alex woods, is making a big splash sat 5 jan 20 19. I cant seem to be a pessimist long enough to overlook the possibility of things being overwhelmingly good. Gavin extence on characters in the universe versus alex. The universe versus alex woods is done in a dark, offbeat style that brings to mind the characters hero, the literary giant kurt vonnegut. At cern, on his final journey with mr peterson, he thinks about how old the universe was, and how old it. This is a funny and touching story of an unlikely friendship and an improbable journey. Tomstyle bond with an elderly, cantankerous american called mr. The friendship that grows between the two characters becomes. Create marketing content that resonates with prezi video. An unforgettable story of an unexpected friendship, an unlikely hero and an improbable journey.
Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. They make me laugh and cry and find meaning in life. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. I picked up this book as a blind date with a book, its covered in brown paper and has three catchy lines to get your attention. The universe versus alex woods may be a debut novel but it is an outstanding novel by any standards. Gothgirl ellie, for example, employs fk almost every time she speaks, as do the bullies who torment alex at the start of the book. Its centered on the events in his life during a certain span of years, or rather. The universe vs alex woods gavin extence genre contemporary.