Saturday 19 September 2020

Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler



So Anne Tyler has produced one of the most memorable characters in this short book.  Micah is a self-employed IT help service and likes to be organised.  He drives carefully imagining that there is a Traffic God looking on approvingly.

A few things happen that throw Micah off.  His 'girlfriend' acts strangely.  A boy turns up at his door wondering if he is his dad.  And then there's the redhead … I won't spoil that for you.

There are moments of humour – such as when Micah has dinner with his chaotic family.

There are also moments of bitter reflection.

1 comment:

  1. I haven't heard of this one so appreciate the update.

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