Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler

Micah Mortimer is a self-contained man who repairs computers for a living and is maintenance man for his apartment building. Amused and annoyed simultaneously by his family of sisters, he is unnerved by any changes to his schedule. Suddenly confronted with his past, he is forced to look at his present and future.

As a fan for many years of Anne Tyler, Redhead by the Side of the Road was a joy to read. Her characters are always interesting and relatable. Micah’s sweet nature is coupled with an unwavering personal “schedule” of what to be done, when and how. Knowing several people like that, I found the main character both enjoyable and stubborn.

Written by Mary M., Circulation