Colin Singleton is a child prodigy who experiences 19 breakups, all with girls named Katherine. The past girls he has dated have all broken Colin’s heart, but his nineteenth breakup has set him on a road adventure with his overweight best friend Hassan. He is determined to prove a mathematical theorem he believes will determine the future of any relationship. As they journey further with $10,000 cash, Colin realises that he is not over Katherine number 19. But with the help of Hassan and his Gutshot friends he will soon realise that there are better things in front of him and decides to take notice of the adventure he is on.

The novel is mainly situated in Gutshot, Tennessee a town where Colin and Hassan went to view the grave of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. They come across a girl named Lindsey who is coincidentally dating a guy named Colin. Lindsey eventually becomes a close friend of Colin while Hassan’s attention is drawn to a hot girl named Katrina. The boys bunk with Lindsey at her house where her mum, Hollis, even gives them jobs. As they both embark on an unusual, yet strangely interesting, adventure they experience and achieve great and wild things.

I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline of the novel An Abundance of Katherines. It captures a relatable and truthful essence, similar to the events in the life of the average teenager. The book had content that both males and females could enjoy, involving a touch of humour and was structured very cleverly, which captured my attention right to the ending. An Abundance of Katherines is a quick read and a great novel which I strongly recommend.

Carmelina Alvaro (Year 10)