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A review by lamanda_quiring
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
YOU GUYS! If you take one recommendation from me this year, let it be this one.
I saw Haley Pham & Destiny Sidwell recommend this earlier this year, so when I saw it in the little free library last week I picked it up. It was also free on Audible so I tandem read it. This book was everything I needed. I cannot rave about it enough!
I loved the writing so much. It kind of reminded me of Fredrik Backman or Phillipe Besson. It just had those warm vibes that pulled at my heartstrings. I loved the characters so much! I loved the bookstore setting. I loved the mystery aspect and the way it all tied up. I got teary eyed several times during the end.
I loved AJ and Amelia’s romance, but this book was so much more than a romance novel.
Also did you know they adapted this into a movie?! 🎥🍿 Kunal Nayyar plays AJ and he’s so perfect for the role! And the movie follows the book almost to a T! The dialogue is the same as the book. I loved it so much and it made me cry twice.
Please give this book (or the movie) a chance! You won’t regret it.
I saw Haley Pham & Destiny Sidwell recommend this earlier this year, so when I saw it in the little free library last week I picked it up. It was also free on Audible so I tandem read it. This book was everything I needed. I cannot rave about it enough!
I loved the writing so much. It kind of reminded me of Fredrik Backman or Phillipe Besson. It just had those warm vibes that pulled at my heartstrings. I loved the characters so much! I loved the bookstore setting. I loved the mystery aspect and the way it all tied up. I got teary eyed several times during the end.
I loved AJ and Amelia’s romance, but this book was so much more than a romance novel.
Also did you know they adapted this into a movie?! 🎥🍿 Kunal Nayyar plays AJ and he’s so perfect for the role! And the movie follows the book almost to a T! The dialogue is the same as the book. I loved it so much and it made me cry twice.
Please give this book (or the movie) a chance! You won’t regret it.