A review by allygator
The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was such a sweet book -- it made me smile, it made me laugh, it almost made me cry.
Grumpy-middle-aged-man-adopts-a-child is one of my favorite tropes, and this is a perfect execution of it. AJ and Maya's story was so heartwarming -- their grief and the way they grew together were wonderful to read about. I was so head-over-heels in love with the characters and their stories; it was nearly impossible to put this book down once I started.
I got this book for 50 cents -- I never expected to enjoy this as much as I did, but now it will definitely be on my list of recommendations for people looking to get into more adult fiction. Emotional, easy to read, and well-paced, this book is perfect for people looking for a character-driven story about the love of family and literature.
Grumpy-middle-aged-man-adopts-a-child is one of my favorite tropes, and this is a perfect execution of it. AJ and Maya's story was so heartwarming -- their grief and the way they grew together were wonderful to read about. I was so head-over-heels in love with the characters and their stories; it was nearly impossible to put this book down once I started.
I got this book for 50 cents -- I never expected to enjoy this as much as I did, but now it will definitely be on my list of recommendations for people looking to get into more adult fiction. Emotional, easy to read, and well-paced, this book is perfect for people looking for a character-driven story about the love of family and literature.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Vomit, Cancer, Car accident, Death, Grief, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy