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Anne Tyler

Redhead by the Side of the Road

Anne TylerFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Anne Tyler

Redhead by the Side of the Road

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Baltimore, Maryland • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Redhead by the Side of the Road follows meticulous and isolated Micah Mortimer, a mid-forties IT technician, whose routine life is disrupted by the arrival of Brink, an ex-girlfriend's son believing Micah might be his father, and a subsequent breakup with his current girlfriend, Cass. As Micah navigates these unexpected events, he confronts his past relationships and personal shortcomings, ultimately seeking growth and connection.

Contemplative

Melancholic

Heartwarming

Humorous

Serene

Reviews & Readership

3.8

64,835 ratings

60%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Anne Tyler's Redhead by the Side of the Road offers a delightful yet introspective look at the character-driven narrative fans expect from the author. Reviewers praised Tyler's nuanced portrayal of loneliness and the everyday struggles of Micah Mortimer, though some noted a lack of dramatic tension. The prose is elegant, making it a warm but somewhat predictable read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Redhead by the Side of the Road?

Readers who enjoy Anne Tyler's Redhead by the Side of the Road would appreciate poignant, character-driven narratives that capture the nuances of everyday life. Fans of works like A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman and Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout will find this novel equally engaging.

3.8

64,835 ratings

60%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Baltimore, Maryland • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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