There are always books that you have been aware of for quite some time, but really have no idea what they are about. I have always *meant* to read this novel, but never knew what it was about and there was nothing pulling me in. This novel came at the perfect season in my life and resonated with me on several levels.
The Accidental Tourist centers on Macon, an author who writes travel guides for businessmen who find that they must travel but really hate to leave their homes. Macon’s son was killed in a tragic accident prior to the novel’s opening, and now his world is crumbling around him. His marriage is on the rocks. He has no interest in socializing. His only joy is in his disobedient and destructive dog, Edward. Over the course of the novel, we watch as Macon experiences changes that he wanted to avoid while dealing with his own midlife crisis.
The novel is thought-provoking, heart-felt, and humorous. From the first few pages, I found myself rooting for Macon and hoping that things would ultimately work out for him in the end. In a season in my life when I am finding myself facing change that I did not see coming and did not want to experience, Macon’s story resonated. While there were times I wanted the pacing to move along, I found that I enjoyed the reading overall. I’m definitely glad I ventured out of my comfort zone and read The Accidental Tourist.
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