The Map of Tiny Perfect Things

By: Lev Grossman

Narrated by: Michael Crouch

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lev Grossman comes a magical-realist romance that turns the Groundhog Day premise inside-out and upside-down—coming soon to Amazon as a major motion picture.

Mark is 17-years-old and trapped in a time loop, and that’s just fine with him. It’s summertime and he’s spending this one infinitely repeating day reading his way through the town library. Then he discovers someone else in the loop with him: the brilliant, haunted Margaret. Together Mark and Margaret set out to find every wonderful, amazing, perfect thing that happens in that one day—a journey that will take them to the dark secret that waits at the very heart of their endless day.

Thrilling, funny, and deeply romantic, this novella is perfect for fans of John Green, Nicola Yoon, and Jandy Nelson.

Touching Syrup

I love books about time travel, it has always fascinated me. I did this in reverse of what I normally do and watched the movie first. I thought both the movie and the book were great. I would love for there to be more stories like this.

Sweet

4.5*

As much as I want to jump right into watching the movie based on this story I'm going to save it for August 4th- it worked out in my favor that I just listened to this, instead of months ago, so that I can enjoy the movie on the date the story takes place, instead of waiting for months!

I really enjoyed this story. Even if the idea wasn't completely unique Lev Grossman made it his own, especially when it came down to the reason behind the loop. This was a sweet read, if a little melancholy. It's one I'd definitely read/listen to again. And part of that is because of the narrator, Michael Crouch. I'm probably starting to sound like a broken record when it comes to him and how much I enjoy listening to him! He's got the perfect voice for a teen/young adult. I get so invested in the characters thanks to his performances.

delightful and sadly sweet

When you think you've fiigured it out, things change . Twice. So, so, wonderful. 💕

A Wonderful Short Suprise

I thought the story was cute and not quite what I expected. I love a good time loop story but I hadn't heard a story quite like this one. To me this was a little sappy but I guess the whole point is to accept change and to enjoy the perfect moments. I also enjoyed the author's note at the end explaining the movie process. I will definitely be watching it to see what other changes were made.

Map is to Small

Loved the story, it manages to homage Groundhog Day without copying it. I found it slightly long winded in the wrong places, but maybe too short overall. If you like this the movie pulls off the rare feat of expanding on the story and actually improving it.