So many aspects that I can't fit them all in this review, but I'll try. Multiple aspects of Liam's personality and life that come together to, surprisingly but logically, lead to his being lost in outer space. There are so many story lines, quirks and elements to the plot of this book (or an episode of one of these shows) that it takes much longer to describe to someone than you think it would. Cosmic is a bit like an episode of Seinfeld, if that's a reference point for you. And how does the main character, Liam, come to truly understand and appreciate his father? By posing as him, of course. Cosmic, with it's wild plot and eccentric characters, is ultimately a very moving, meaningful story about friendship and fatherhood. Boyce's gift for creating a believable narrative voice in his young characters as well as the thoughtful, funny, often profound plot threads that he weaves through his books amazes me. After reading The Unforgotten Coat by Frank Cottrell Boyce last year I knew I had to read all of his books.
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