The First Phone Call from Heaven

The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I've always liked how direct Albom is when he creates his characters and how real the people seem because of the little details Albom includes from the color of their cell phone to the breakfast routine they follow every day. "The First Phone Call from Heaven" is no exception. I genuinely liked his characters, but I didn't love the plot. It was convoluted and seemingly, had too many moving parts. His asides about Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone were almost better than the story because they were more grounded.

I'm never sorry to read an Albom book, but I wouldn't start here if you are new to his work. His other books are much more compelling. Happy reading~