A review by saltydough
Henry, Himself by Stewart O'Nan

hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book is just a good, comforting slice-of-life. As a Pittsburgher myself, I always enjoy O'Nan's portrayal of the city, and I find that his writing really captures the impact of seemingly inane experiences on our lives. Especially after reading Emily, Alone, it was interesting to see how Henry viewed her and how they navigated life together. The book is slow, and a little sad, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who likes action or adventure, but I personally found it to be a very enjoyable read.