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

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

Gabrielle Zevin

202 pages first pub 2014 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CHRISTINA HENDRICKS AND DAVID ARQUETTE'Marvelously optimistic about the future of books and bookstores and the people who love both' Washington PostA.J. Fikry, the grumpy owner of Island Books, is going through ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 16,971 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
hopeful 57%
reflective 52%
funny 41%
sad 39%
inspiring 35%
lighthearted 32%
relaxing 11%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 2%
challenging 1%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 40%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.05

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