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The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

Gabrielle Zevin

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Apr 18, 2014 Shannon rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction, read-in-2014, audio-excellence

(4.5 Stars) Early in my listen to the audiobook I was not sure if I would like The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry. I was not sure if I my decision to listen over read was a good one. And then, about an hour in, I was just gently, if suddenly, swept up and never came down until I had finished. I fell in love with some of the characters and just wanted the story to continue. I do think it was kind of slow paced, perhaps due to the narration, but that worked for me. Normally I would not like something ...more

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Jul 04, 2014 Bethany rated it it was amazing

Shelves: humor, books-that-made-me-think

This is a very special book. A.J. Fikry is a quirky, lovable arrogant who has a touching character change. Zevin's dystopian books, the Birthright trilogy (All These Things I've Done, Because It Is My Blood, In the Age of Love and Chocolate) are some of my very favorite dystopias; the contrast with The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry shows Zevin's professional talent and true success in range. It's definitely a book lover's book. And a touch larger than life. ...more

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Jul 17, 2014 Shoshi rated it really liked it

After I got used to the long sentences and the style, it was easier tto read. About an odd book dealer. After his wife passed away, he got bitter. Then someone placed a toddler in his shop and his heart warmed up. He adopted the toddler and things were never the same again.
A touching, heart warming novel.

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