The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin - Start Date: July 12 (July 2014 Adult Anything Goes)

[Michelle]

Kimberly wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Well, yuck. I have not had Turkish Delight, but it sounds exotic and mysterious. But if it tastes like perfume, I'll pass! "

It's made from rose water. It tastes like rose-scente..."

Based on that description alone, I can't imagine it tasting like anything else.

[Michelle]

Kimberly wrote: "24. I'm glad Ismay survived and that she now seems happy with Lambiase. Were you surprised when he found the backpack? Or that he didn't ask her about it? Do you agree with her never being honest ..."

I wasn't terribly surprised by Lambiase's decision. He had matured so much over the years, and you make your decisions differently based on your life experiences. I'm glad he chose not to pursue "the truth" because at that point, no justice would have been served.

[SthTx Dawn]

Michelle wrote: "You know, I think this one would have been great on audio. I read the ebook and had just stumbled across it on my Scribd app. So glad I read it!"



I enjoyed the audio version..but if I ever come across a hard copy I'll buy it..I would love to read it..

[SthTx Dawn]

I loved Lambiase..(view spoiler)[He turned out to be so different than my original impression of him from A.J.'s first description.. (hide spoiler)]

[Stacie]

Michelle wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "24. I'm glad Ismay survived and that she now seems happy with Lambiase. Were you surprised when he found the backpack? Or that he didn't ask her about it? Do you agree with her ne..."

Good points.

[Michelle]

SthTx Dawn wrote: "I loved Lambiase..[spoilers removed]"

Yes, I agree. I think he matured and changed over time. What he thought was important when he was younger he found he didn't value as much as he was older. An interesting, realistic character for me.