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Infinite Home

Kathleen Alcott
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Infinite Home

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Kathleen Alcott

Infinite Home

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Brooklyn, New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Infinite Home by Kathleen Alcott follows Edith, an aging landlady in Brooklyn, and her eclectic group of tenants. As Edith's mind deteriorates, the tenants, connected by their vulnerabilities and eccentricities, grapple with preserving their home amidst the threat of eviction. Through their interconnected lives, the narrative explores themes of community, belonging, and resilience.

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Melancholic

Emotional

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

3.7

3,956 ratings

56%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Infinite Home by Kathleen Alcott is praised for its vibrant prose and deeply drawn characters. Reviewers appreciate the exploration of community and identity within a Brooklyn apartment. However, some critics feel the plot drags at times and that the narrative can be uneven. Overall, the novel is seen as a poignant reflection on belonging and personal transformation.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Infinite Home?

Readers who enjoy The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern or A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman will appreciate Infinite Home. They are drawn to character-driven novels with themes of community, connection, and personal transformation, exploring the lives and relationships within an eclectic housing complex.

3.7

3,956 ratings

56%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Brooklyn, New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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