Redhead by the Side of the Road

A novel

By: Anne Tyler

Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER
LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE

“Tyler's novels are always worth scooping up—but especially this gently amusing soother, right now.” —NPR

From the beloved Anne Tyler, a sparkling new novel about misperception, second chances, and the sometimes elusive power of human connection.

Micah Mortimer is a creature of habit. A self-employed tech expert, superintendent of his Baltimore apartment building, cautious to a fault behind the steering wheel, he seems content leading a steady, circumscribed life.

But one day his routines are blown apart when his woman friend (he refuses to call anyone in her late thirties a "girlfriend") tells him she's facing eviction, and a teenager shows up at Micah's door claiming to be his son. These surprises, and the ways they throw Micah's meticulously organized life off-kilter, risk changing him forever.

An intimate look into the heart and mind of a man who finds those around him just out of reach, and a funny, joyful, deeply compassionate story about seeing the world through new eyes, Redhead by the Side of the Road is a triumph, filled with Anne Tyler's signature wit and gimlet-eyed observation.

Wonerful Book Ended too Soon!

I love Ann Tyler! This was another great book with quirky characters and a seemingly simple plot.
As Usual The author delves deep into peoples human failings and their misinterpreted feelings
and how they affect their lives. This one has a happy ending.
The narrator was perfect. My only complaint? It ended too soon.
Cant wait for her next novel!

Avid Anne Tyler Fan

Drawn in. Characters and settings are the strongest elements.
Ending is left hanging in my opinion.

Relaxing

This book was a nice and enjoyable story that was very relaxing while still being interesting and enjoyable. Much needed in 2020

Somewhat Disappointing

Book had a recurring Ann Tyler theme of a clueless man who comes to understand the value of close relationships through the help of the woman he almost loses. I might have enjoyed the book more with a more nuanced narration.

there was no Red Head!

Did I miss something? it was a short book , but I don't recall any one at the side of the road.

Anne Tyler is back to her old form

The story is not overly ambitious, and doesn’t sparkle with the brilliance of “The Accidental Tourist” but It feels much more like vintage Tyler than the recent stuff I’ve read. The story is fully satisfying with all of the familiar and artful Anne Tyler touches. Well performed too.

I burst into tears, in a good way

it's so of-a-piece, that I wanted to go right back to the beginning and listen to it a second time. Im not going to say any more!!

Classic

This is classic Anne Tyler. Authentic characters that celebrate the simplicity and gentleness of real life. I’ve been so warmed by her everyday characters. A gentle reminder of the human spirit. Thank you

Familiar Anne Tyler

It’s a fairly typical Anne Tyler story, set in a newer generation. It felt comfortable. Good narrator!

Quintessential Anne Tyler Triumph

Wonderful story well-told by author and well-presented by reader! This book is a sensitive portrayal of an “ordinary” man wending his way through life. Tyler’s sadly comic tale installs the reader on a journey with her plodding protagonist, and deftly manages to conclude the narrative on a life-affirming and hopeful note.