The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell

I read/listened to this as it was the selection from my work book club. Color me surprised. I liked it and even teared up towards the end.

I knew and still know nothing about this author but this book/story made me think about early John Irving or Anne Tyler but lite. I mean that as compliment. To be sure being a modern fiction reader after the first few chapters I could surmise where the story was going and the beats but I still found myself feeling my feelings and gladly going along for the ride. Even if by the end you don't get to the same conclusion(s) as Sam you have to agree that they're right for him.

As an unexpected plus the narration by the author himself was exactly what the book needed.

Recommend