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jeffmauch 's review for:
The Accidental Tourist
by Anne Tyler
This is the story of a man coming to terms with where he stands in his own world after having it turned around on him. Macon seems to be set in his ways and while he has a reason for every little decision he makes, he rarely looks at them from any perspective other than how they directly impact him. After losing a child to senseless violence and then having his wife walk out on him shortly thereafter, Macon is left to fend for himself. He makes some mistakes and eventually starts a self examination of growth that's so gradual you hardly see it coming. He growth comes with new love, whimsical mistakes, and humerus interludes that all culminate in unexpected interactions in the end. I enjoyed this one a lot as I can be overtly practical and rational to a fault at times and related a lot to Macon's journey. A good, quick read with just enough going on to keep you interested and turning the page to see where it goes next.