The Catalogue of the Universe is an enchanting book that displays many themes that can be related to life. It shows the themes of betrayal, rejection, self-discovery, the struggle of a single parent and most of all love. Despite the title, the book abandons fantasy mode and deals with real issues in the world. The novel has a basic plot in which just before her graduation from high school, Angela May acts on her burning …showed first 75 words of 531 total…

…showed last 75 words of 531 total…it is her friendship with Tycho that is particularly perceptive and moving. The author deals with a relationship that is difficult to initiate and maintain, not just "happily ever after”. The atmosphere is electrically charged with the uncommon tone, strange characters and the webbing of circumstances with feelings that should both appeal to and challenge readers. All in all, a touching, but realistic, tale that displays many themes but particularly the changing relationships and love.