Notes on Infinity

This novel reads like a narrative alternative to Elizabeth Holmes’s story with Theranos. The story is thick with biotech influence and East Coast academia references, as it follows two young Harvard students who boldly go out on their own with a theory to defy aging cells. The rotating points of view between Zoe and Jack allows readers to get to know who these characters were before they became partners, in so many senses of the word. The quick rise of Zoe and Jack’s idea and later company sets up opportunities for a higher fall. The lengthy read and complex relationships, combined with the niche East Coast academia references, will likely be a challenge for readers who are just generally interested in the topic or idea. Though all content is appropriate for teen readers, there are instances of drug abuse, physical abuse, and suicide that some readers may want to be warned about.