Mary and Max

A lonely young girl in Melbourne begins writing to an isolated older man in New York after choosing his name from a phone book. Across years of letters, their unlikely friendship helps both face loneliness, anxiety, and life’s difficulties, balancing painful themes with gentle humor.

My take

You’ll like this if you enjoy heartfelt, unconventional stories that mix sadness and humor, especially Memoir of a Snail; Not for you if you want cheerful family animation or a fast-paced plot.

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