
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
This comical love story follows the story of A.J. Fikry, whose life is not at all what he expected it to be. His wife has died, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history and now his prized possession, a rare edition of Poe poems, has been stolen. He’s given up on people and even the books in his store offer another reminder that the world is changing too rapidly. But when a mysterious package arrives at the store, it gives Fikry the chance to make his life over and see things anew.
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Fine for kids, with parental guidance: mild language, mild drug presence
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Is "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry" is "Mild" (15/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
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In ValorScore's editorial reading, "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry" has ideological presence rated "Clean". This is editorial opinion, not a verdict — see the axes and their evidence in the breakdown below. The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 88/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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