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A review by acethirtynine
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This was a recommendation from a friend and I wasn't sure what to expect. The only thing I knew about it was that it was written by the same author as Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow which I loved.
The structure of the novel, which includes brief notes about various short stories ahead of each chapter was enjoyable and I really liked getting to know the characters. Not only was it fun to see all of the different short stories, but because the titular character is a bookseller, it is truly a love story about books and reading and the impact of literature (in all forms and genres) on people and relationships.
The portrayals of grief resonated in the varied way it was expressed by characters. Gave me House By The Cerulean Sea vibes, but heavier.
The structure of the novel, which includes brief notes about various short stories ahead of each chapter was enjoyable and I really liked getting to know the characters. Not only was it fun to see all of the different short stories, but because the titular character is a bookseller, it is truly a love story about books and reading and the impact of literature (in all forms and genres) on people and relationships.
The portrayals of grief resonated in the varied way it was expressed by characters. Gave me House By The Cerulean Sea vibes, but heavier.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, Abandonment, Cancer, and Suicide
Moderate: Infidelity