Trigger warnings: mention of dead wife and how she died, child abandonment, suicide, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, vomit, losing a loved one, car accident. Fikry is an unforgettable tale of transformation and second chances, an irresistible affirmation of why we read, and why we love. As surprising as it is moving, The Storied Life of A. or for that determined sales rep, Amelia, to see her curmudgeonly client in a new light or for the wisdom of all those books to become again the lifeblood of A.J.’s world or for everything to twist again into a version of his life that he didn’t see coming. It doesn’t take long for the locals to notice the change overcoming A.J. Fikry the opportunity to make his life over, the ability to see everything anew. It’s that unexpected arrival that gives A.
It’s a small package, but large in weight. can only see them as a sign of a world that is changing too rapidly.Īnd then a mysterious package appears at the bookstore. Even the books in his store have stopped holding pleasure for him. Slowly but surely, he is isolating himself from all the people of Alice Island-from Lambiase, the well-intentioned police officer who’s always felt kindly toward Fikry from Ismay, his sister-in-law who is hell-bent on saving him from his dreary self from Amelia, the lovely and idealistic (if eccentric) Knightley Press sales rep who keeps on taking the ferry over to Alice Island, refusing to be deterred by A.J.’s bad attitude. His wife has died, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and now his prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, has been stolen. Fikry’s life is not at all what he expected it to be. Keep on reading to find out my thoughts about this unique and emotional book! GOODREADS SYNOPSISĪ. I’m sorry it took a long time, but all opinions are my own! Thank you so much to Algonquin for letting me take part in this tour and thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin, that I read for the #BlogTour organised by Algonquin Books to celebrate the release of the film. Today I’m so happy to be bringing you this very long overdue review for The Storied Life of A.J.
Published: 1st of April 2014 - Algonquin Booksįormat: Physical & eARC (NetGalley) - 320 pages
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