November 13, 2019

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

Author: Gabrielle Zevin
Genre: Fiction
Publisher: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2014
Pages: 288
Rating: Do Not Recommend

Synopsis: A. J. Fikry's life is not at all what he expected it to be. He lives alone, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and now his prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, has been stolen. But when a mysterious package appears at the bookstore, its unexpected arrival gives Fikry the chance to make his life over - and see everything anew.

Review: Talk about a book with an identity crisis. First, I thought it was just simply "fiction." Then, a little mystery was introduced. That got pushed aside, and a little romance blossomed. Good lord, it's a mess.

The occasional f-bombs don't seem to fit the characters or the situation. I'm not sure what the author's motivation was for including them.

Can I rate this "Highly Not Recommended?" 

P.S. I like the cover.

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