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The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry

De: Gabrielle Zevin
Narrado por: Scott Brick
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The irascible A. J. Fikry, owner of Island Books - the only bookstore on Alice Island - has already lost his wife. Now his most prized possession, a rare book, has been stolen from right under his nose in the most embarrassing of circumstances. The store itself, it seems, will be next to go.

One night upon closing, he discovers a toddler in his children’s section with a note from her mother pinned to her Elmo doll: I want Maya to grow up in a place with books and among people who care about such kinds of things. I love her very much, but I can no longer take care of her. A search for Maya’s mother, A. J.’s rare book, and good childcare advice ensues, but it doesn’t take long for the locals to notice the transformation of both bookstore and owner, something of particular interest to the lovely yet eccentric Knightley Press sales rep, Amelia Loman, who makes the arduous journey to Alice Island thrice each year to pitch her books to the cranky owner.

©2014 Gabrielle Zevin. Recorded by arrangement with Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, a division of Workman Publishing Company, Inc. (P)2014 (p) 2014 HighBridge Company Ficción Ficción Contemporánea Género Ficción Sincero Divertido Ingenioso
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"Zevin is a deft writer, clever and witty, and her affection for the book business is obvious." ( Publishers Weekly)
Heartfelt Narrative • Unexpected Plot Twists • Literary References • Emotional Depth • Perfect Voice Match

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If you could sum up The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry in three words, what would they be?

heartfelt, charming, moving

Would you listen to another book narrated by Scott Brick?

I strongly dislike Scott Brick. I had already committed to listening to this book when I realized he was the narrator. I have heard other people say that if you speed him up, he's not as terrible, which is what I did. It made the narration much more tolerable.
(1.25x speed)

Any additional comments?

I think this was just feel good literary fiction. It didn't have any lulls in the story, and I just enjoyed it. Some of the characters had a little bit to be desired, like the sister-in-law, but otherwise, great story.

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What made the experience of listening to The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry the most enjoyable?

The Narrator, Scott Brick, did an excellent job of what I think AJ Fikry would have sounded like - the boredom, the care, the longing.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Amelia. I kept on picturing Penelope from Criminal Minds, just so quirky and likeable! She is also quite smart, and can go toe to toe with AJ, yet when he flubbed on the whole Late Bloomer fiasco, she considered his feelings first. Despite the grump AJ was, they complemented one another.

What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?

He *was* A.J. Fikry.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, I wanted to hang onto it for a while - I listened to it in 3 sittings.

Any additional comments?

It seems like all stories these days need a vampire or a dystopian society. This story has a hook - the baby left in a bookstore, but we aren't hammered with that. The baby grows up, has a normal life, Her dad gets married - it's just normal. People who are self proclaimed book snobs, and live on an island - are just normal. It was a breath of fresh air. It might help that I too believe that you should share some sensibility with the person you love...or who loves you.

I loved AJ Fikry's Storied Life!

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I got lost in the story and found A.J. (the bookstore owner) to have clever, biting observations about life. I enjoyed experiencing A.J.'s changes over a decade of his lifetime. I was afraid that the book would be too trite and cliche'd but the story was engaging and the characters so lively that I never experienced a less than delightful moment of listening. Because A.J. owns a bookstore and his life is about books, there are many references comparing life experiences to various authors and book titles. He reminds the readers about finding companionship in a good book, about traveling to other times and places in a good book, and about the importance of asking a new friend, "what is your favorite book?" I had moments where I just broke out laughing while listening. I know some reviewers have remarked that this book should be regarded as "chick lit" (since A.J.'s relationship development does traverse the novel) but I see this novel also in the category of "literary fiction". The language is precise, the prose is well developed, and the story is different; refreshing. The narrator brings to life the personalities of all the characters and speaks clearly and consistently throughout. I highly recommend this novel.

I Love Bookstores, Time Slips Away...

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How nice when a book matches its reviews! Thank you, reviewers! This is a well-written and very worthwhile listen! I listened to it after "The Boys in the Boat"--the best book I have heard this year---and still thought it was excellent---different writing, but excellent!

Wonderful Book

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The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry is an homage to the love of bookstores, books in whatever form, and literature. The story itself is charming, if sentimental, but the real pleasure of the book is its exploration of how the love of books and reading connects people and enriches their relationships.

The narration is good, but... slow. I listened to it on 1.4x speed because the original speed made it feel as if everything dragged on forever.

A Love Letter to Bibliophilia

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