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An Abundance of Katherines

by John Green · 227 pages · Published September 2006
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3.60 / 5 across 400K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A funny, smart Young Adult ya contemporary built around road trip, math nerd, heartbreak. 227 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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Road Trip
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Heartbreak
Book profile

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Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
YA Contemporary
Comedy
Moods
Funny
Smart
Quirky
Key Tropes
Road Trip
Math Nerd
Heartbreak
Ending
Satisfying
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A funny, smart Young Adult ya contemporary built around road trip, math nerd, heartbreak. 227 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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