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00phantom's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
Moderate: Fatphobia
madelinedalton's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Maybe this was a me problem, but I found it difficult to get emotionally invested in the poignant, human side of this story when the premise was so wacky and unrealistic. The storytelling structure was a clusterfuck--every time I picked up the book, I had a niggling feeling that I had missed a key detail, and I think that was due to the execution of the non-linear timeline. It felt as though the author was purposely withholding information from the reader so that they'd keep reading. I'm fine with this narrative structure if it is the best possible storytelling vehicle, but in this case, it was not.
All of that said, the cast of ensemble characters grew on me over time. It was really sweet. And while the "everyone has a story" and "you are not alone" (Alexa, play "You Will Be Found" from Dear Evan Hansen) themes weren't anything groundbreaking, I still thought they were touching.
Also, it’d be great if Fredrik Backman could knock it off with the casual fatphobia. (Still gonna read Beartown though.)
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Alcoholism, Fatphobia, and Gun violence
sotis13's review against another edition
4.0
Minor: Fatphobia
kellil's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Fatphobia
kerriw's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Addiction
Minor: Fatphobia, Infidelity, and Death of parent
annoyedhumanoid's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Dementia, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
homophobia and lesbophobia are only mentions of previous cultural attitudes towards queer peopleaudreads100's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Fatphobia and Suicide
innastholiel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Infidelity and Mental illness
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Terminal illness, Blood, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol