Review Analysis of the Storied Life of a J Fikry
Title:The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
Author:Gabrielle Zevin
Rating: 4.5/five stars
Publisher: Abacus
Goodreads Synopsis:
A. J. Fikry's life is not at all what he expected it to be. His married woman has died; his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history; and now his prized possession, a rare drove of Poe poems, has been stolen. Slowly but surely, he is isolating himself from all the people of Alice Island—from Chief Lambiase, the well-intentioned police officer who's always felt kindly toward him; from Ismay, his sister-in-law, who is hell-bent on saving A.J. from his dreary self; from Amelia, the lovely and idealistic (if eccentric) Knightley Printing sales rep who persists in taking the ferry to Alice Isle, refusing to be deterred by A.J.'s bad attitude. Fifty-fifty the books in his shop have stopped holding pleasure for him. These days, he tin can only see them as a sign of a world that is changing likewise quickly.
And and so a mysterious package appears at the bookstore. It'southward a small package, though large in weight—an unexpected arrival that gives A.J. the opportunity to make his life over, the ability to see everything anew. It doesn't take long for the locals to notice the change overcoming A.J., for the determined sales rep Amelia to see her curmudgeonly client in a new light, for the wisdom of all those books to become once more the lifeblood of A.J.'s globe. Or for everything to twist again into a version of his life that he didn't meet coming.
Review:
This book has my heart! Information technology is another 1 of those books a reader who loves books and reading, except this reader is too a bookshop keeper! It's so lovely and heartwarming. The volume too has the best kind of dry humor – ane that isn't besides awkward or out of place. It'southward so well done, especially with the inclusion of a young child in the context of so many adult scenarios. Information technology's hilarious and witty, and the relaxed tone of the narrative makes the story so much funnier. At that place are even some night moments sprinkled throughout the story. I guess y'all wouldn't expect dark and dry out humor in a book that narrates the life of a volume seller. Only it works! Information technology really works SO well. I have to give my kudos to the writer and her ability to create such an authentic and original perspective and tone of vocalisation, and for putting together such unlikely themes that go so well together.
The characters are all so special in their own fashion. Each 1 has their own unique intellectuality that gets their respective spotlight in the novel. Maya is without a doubt my favorite character! She is a toddler with the mentality that I strive to have as a 19 yr onetime.
The bibliophile themes and aspects were what striking me the most. Naturally, the mention of ARCs and rare collectors edition classics make my heart slap-up. Well-nigh of the time the story goes on a tangent in unpredictable means, but I estimate that's supposed to mirror the spontaneity and impulsive tendencies of life. And I love it! I love a good book that explores a character in all their true glory. You're just watching them equally they handle whatever bullsh*t life throws at them. It's like watching an unedited vlog of someone'southward life. Information technology's beautiful and real, and also very entertaining!
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry is definitely worth the read, not only for its literary themes, but because of how raw and heartfelt the story is. Information technology's a tiiiny book – a footling less than 250 pages. But information technology certainly packs a dial.
Hither are my final thoughts on the volume (literally what I wrote downwardly on the volume the moment I finished the concluding page):
"And so much is explored in less than 300 pages. How is it possible to feel sad and angry, yet happy and giddy at the same time? My heart is so full. Books nigh books and characters with a passion for literature is always something to amazing to read about, and I think it'due south because these authors are able to use the right words for the emotions that us readers are unable to express properly. I can only attest to all the "yes! ❤ " and " I beloved this so much!!" and "OMG" annotations scattered throughout the book to prove how much I absolutely loved and enjoyed it."
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