Reviews

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

redmaples's review against another edition

5.0

This book made me cry. In a good way.
A book about fatherhood, love, and books. It made me wish I had read some of the books in the beginning of the chapters.
Great book.

theyugo's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective relaxing sad tense 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

3.5

everydayweekends's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective slow-paced

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

1.0

diemnhun's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.0

jenmangler's review against another edition

4.0

I can't believe how invested I became in Island Books, but I guess I shouldn't be. As the author says, "People are attached to their bookstores." I'm a little bit sad that Island Books isn't real, because I love it. I became so attached to that bookstore and to the people who love it. I love that books were so much a part of each character's life. As Lambiase said, "I like talking about books with people who like talking about books." That's why I so enjoyed this book. It was full of people who like talking about books who formed a beautiful reading community.

sereia8's review against another edition

4.0

4.5--Delightful literary references and lovable characters.

kastear's review against another edition

hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

sarahrose2002's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

4.0

bmkline1's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing sad 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

5.0

nikread84's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 stars. This book is good, and a super easy read. It was just what I needed after reading a book with a fairly complex plot.
But...this book is a standard story of “screwed up guy turns his life around”, and is almost too predictable. It does have a lot of heart though, so if you like/need an easy read you will enjoy this book.