Infinite Home
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
336
Novel • Fiction
Brooklyn, New York • Contemporary
2015
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
3,956 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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336
Novel • Fiction
Brooklyn, New York • Contemporary
2015
Adult
18+ years
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