47 pages 1 hour read

Anne Tyler

Redhead by the Side of the Road

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Before You Read

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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.

Reviews & Readership

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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.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Realistic Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction

Topics

Relationships

Themes

Relationships: Siblings

Relationships: Family

Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal