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The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
5.0
emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

The Storied Life of AJ Fikry is one of the sweetest novels I’ve ever read, and I read a lot of books. It usually takes a little while for me to get drawn in but Zevin created characters from the very beginning that made me want to know more. 

AJ is a widow, alone and drinking too much, running the bookshop he bought with his wife. Through a series of events, people come into his life to build a beautiful family and circle of friends. 

This book made me feel so warm and fuzzy, and there were a few tears as well. Zevin created an amazing cast of truly rich characters in a short 250 pages. This book is a lot of magic in a small package. I will be recommending this to everyone.