Description
The Universe Versus Alex Woods by Gavin Extence is a heartwarming coming-of-age novel that blends humour, philosophy and unforgettable friendship into an uplifting story about what it means to live well.
After surviving a freak meteorite strike at the age of ten, Alex Woods grows up feeling different from everyone around him. Intelligent, socially awkward and often misunderstood, he forms an unlikely friendship with the cantankerous widower Mr. Peterson, whose wisdom and unconventional outlook on life profoundly shape Alex’s future. When Alex is later stopped at customs under highly unusual circumstances, he reflects on the extraordinary chain of events that led him there and the difficult choices he has made along the way.
Thought-provoking, witty and deeply moving, The Universe Versus Alex Woods explores friendship, mortality, compassion and the courage to do what you believe is right. It is an ideal read for fans of literary fiction with memorable characters and emotional depth.
