Reviews

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry, by Gabrielle Zevin

danielle_renee's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

anneblumberg's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

aivao's review against another edition

4.0

A true love story to book readers.

kennedyw's review against another edition

4.0

4.5
i genuinely thought i was going to make it through this book without crying… and then i hit the last page. this book has been on my tbr list for over 5 years, and i’m angry with myself for not reading it sooner, but i guess “sometimes books don’t find us until the right time.”

kamikatarian's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

suek's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

kemiadeleke's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Loved this read
Gabrielle Zevin does it again!!

kristendoneaway's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

laura_alvarez1993's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

ellyreadstoo's review against another edition

dark emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment and Alcoholism

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide