“Herb’s Pajamas is an impressive work of literature from Abigail Thomas, striking in its unique style that combines delicacy, ellipticism, and deep humor. In this book, the author once again invites readers on a fascinating journey into the world of characters she knows better than they know themselves.
Among the characters in Herb’s Pajamas are Walter, who has just been abandoned by his wife, Edith, a fifty-year-old single woman, Bunny, who cares for her mother and her husband, and Belle, whose beloved, married husband dies in the hallway wearing her dead husband Herb’s pajamas.
These characters meet each other in the most unexpected circumstances, leaving readers impressed, even though the characters themselves may not realize how they affect each other. The main genius of Herb’s Pajamas lies in the ability of these characters to find each other. Although they may be trying to live their own lives, readers can see that they are perfect for each other, and this makes the book special.
“Herb’s Pajamas” is a book that takes the reader into a world where the impossible becomes possible, and fate is able to weave the most incredible stories, even where we do not expect it. This book offers readers not only a fun time, but also an opportunity to reflect on important aspects of life and relationships between people.