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

The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry

Gabrielle Zevin with Scott Brick (Narrator)

7 hours, 2 minutes • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

The irascible A. J. Fikry, owner of Island Books-the only bookstore on Alice Island-has already lost his wife. Now his most prized possession, a rare book, has been stolen from right under his nose in the most embarrassing of circumstances. The st...

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Moods

emotional 82%
hopeful 57%
reflective 51%
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: 67% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | 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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