The Leisure Seeker
The Leisure Seeker
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Brief
290
Novel • Fiction
United States • 2000s
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Michael Zadoorian’s comic novel The Leisure Seeker (2009) follows the elderly couple Ella and John Robina as they escape from the attentions of adult children and doctors (Ella has terminal cancer) for one last road trip in the family RV. In 2017, the novel was adapted into a film of the same name, starring Donald Sutherland and Helen Mirren.
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Heartwarming
Adventurous
Humorous
Reviews & Readership
9,432 ratings
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Review Roundup
The Leisure Seeker by Michael Zadoorian offers a poignant yet humorous journey with a terminally ill couple on a final road trip. Critics praise its heartfelt exploration of love and aging, though some feel it leans into sentimentality. The narrative's balance of melancholy and humor engages readers, making it a touching read despite occasional predictability.
Who Should Read The Leisure Seeker?
Fans of Richard Russo’s Empire Falls and Sara Gruen’s Water for Elephants will appreciate Michael Zadoorian’s The Leisure Seeker. Readers who enjoy poignant, character-driven novels about love, aging, and adventure will find this heartfelt road trip story both touching and memorable.
9,432 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
290
Novel • Fiction
United States • 2000s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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