Notes on Infinity by Austin Taylor tells the story of Zoe, a young scientist with big dreams. She wants to follow her father’s path and become a respected professor. But everything changes when she meets Jack in a chemistry class at Harvard. What starts as a simple class turns into a rivalry between Zoe and Jack, a brilliant and mysterious student already working in a top professor’s lab.
Their competition soon turns into a strong partnership. Together, they work on creating the world’s first anti-aging drug, a discovery they believe could unlock the secret to living forever. From the halls of Harvard to the fast-moving world of startups and venture capital, their journey is filled with excitement, challenges, and the bright lights of success.
But at the heart of the story is the relationship between Zoe and Jack. As their project grows, so do the pressures around them. The book shows the ups and downs of chasing big dreams, especially in a world driven by technology and money.
If you enjoyed Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, you might find some similarities. However, Notes on Infinity is more direct and grounded in the modern startup culture. It also draws from real events like the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and the story told in The Dropout.
This novel explores the American Dream in the world of new technology. It shows how ambition and talent can open doors, but also how the dream can be complicated and unfair. Notes on Infinity is a thoughtful and gripping read about the price of progress and what it really means to succeed.
