“An unpredictable, Vonnegut-esque examination of identity, friendship, and forgiveness . . . Unique and surprisingly poignant.”—The Chicago Tribune
“Shivery and vaguely psychedelic . . . This is the kind of book that will appeal strongly to teenagers like Noah who are just starting to think about what they want from their futures, but it’s also immensely enjoyable to read as an adult. It’s a funny, eerie, beautifully textured book, a strange fascination in and of itself.”—Vox
“Don’t just pick this one up for its brilliantly bright cover. This book is equal parts odd, imaginative, and insightful.”—BuzzFeed
“The Strange Fascinations of Noah Hypnotik is an epic wonder that only David Arnold could have dreamed up. You’ll marvel at every glowing page as powerhouse Arnold tells a blazing, transporting story of love and history and mystery and more.”—Adam Silvera, New York Times bestselling author of More Happy Than Not and They Both Die at the End
“A breathtaking, mind-bending tour de force that probes fate and forgiveness, history of the human connection, and what it means to live. Ambitious, wise, hilarious, and yearning, The Strange Fascinations of Noah Hypnotik is David Arnold at his exuberant best.”—Kelly Loy Gilbert, author of Picture Us in the Light and Morris Award finalist Conviction
“Arnold has written an in-your-face validation of the power of real and honest friendship, guaranteed to mesmerize readers and leave them altered.”—Booklist, starred review
“This is a comedic coming-of-age tale with plenty of pop culture and literary references and the snarky, casual, and observational feel of a mumblecore comedy. Supporting characters are fully fleshed out and hilarious. A weird, compelling teen-angst trip that will appeal to fans of John Corey Whaley.” —School Library Journal, starred review
“Arnold’s hipster wit and wickedly clever plotting make for an absorbing, stylized romp . . . Holden Caulfield’s reluctance to grow up mixes with Andrew Smith’s sharp-eyed, sharp-tongued narrators to create a character altogether Arnold’s own.”—BCCB
“Compelling.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Arnold’s characters are seeking higher meaning but he manages to keep the story from drifting into the esoteric by creating moments of true tenderness. Noah’s own writing and his internal exploration propel the narrative forward, allowing Arnold to explore the stagnancy of a predetermined path and unanswered questions about reality, interpretation, and imagination.” —Publishers Weekly
“Whip-smart dialogue, fun pop-culture asides, endlessly endearing and fully realized characters and a hypnotic mystery.”—BookPage
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