An Abundance of Katherines
Reviewed on 9th September 2026
I've been listening to John Green podcast for some time now, and read one of his non-fiction books, so thought that I'd give his fiction a go, and chose this as one that sounded less focussed on sickness.
It's a light comic coming-of-age novel about a young man escaping his comfort zone after his 19th breakup with someone named Katherine.
The character is interesting, sometimes a little annoying, but generally quite relatable. I mostly enjoyed being along for a ride in his life and seeing where things went. The setting is also quite different from anything I've particularly experienced, but is presented well and easy to imagine.
I can easily hear Green's voice narrating the story, and it's a very relaxing way to read. Pleasant and calm, and a good story.
