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neverlandpages4'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
- Going into this, I was so sure that it wasn’t going to be a 5 star read. The characters were mostly unlikable, the plot was getting repetitive, and I just felt like it would be an okay read. As soon as I finished it, that immediately changed. The ending and how everything came together was amazing. This book taught me countless lessons. The characters’ development left me speechless. I loved everything about this book. Yes, it might’ve started off boring, but looking back at it, I knew I needed this book. Also, in the rare occasion where a book makes me sob, it’s usually a 5 stars.
- I loved the unusual blend of genres. Mystery combined with humor makes for a surprisingly interesting read.
- The writing style is one of my favorites and it just felt so personal, you almost feel like you’re talking directly to the author.
- Fredrik Backman knows how to articulate some of the most complicated feelings of being human into words. His metaphors are always amazing and I love how easily he explains why we are the way that we are.
- The relationship between the father and son was so wholesome to read about. I think the author portrays parenthood in such an honest way which makes me want to read his nonfiction book about fatherhood.
- This touched on so many different topics like parenting, humanity, substance abuse, mental health, and more.
- Finding out the whole reason behind the robbery was really sad and it shows how life can change completely in a matter of days.
- This was a tough read because it talks about depression and suicidal thoughts quite often and when I picked this up, I was in a pretty good mental state so reading about those topics wasn’t ideal. But at the same time, if I was reading them while I was in a bad headspace, I’m not sure it would’ve been any better. So it’s just a tough book to get through.
- This was a ridiculously funny, heartfelt, and life-changing book that I would recommend to everyone.
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Gun violence, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Grief, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Xenophobia, Fire/Fire injury, and War
stacy_es'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? Yes
4.75
I liked the sense of humor, at times bitter but very to the point. I wish the book was in English.
I also made quite a number of highlights in the text and would look them through from time to time, as they really provoke a lot of deep thoughts.
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Pregnancy
Minor: Alcoholism, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and War
ritsuka's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Drug abuse, Suicide, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cultural appropriation, and War
sophiesmallhands'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? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and War
megannash'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: Suicide and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Domestic abuse and War
sshinesea's review
- 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
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: War
annoyedhumanoid'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
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 peoplebookswithbreck's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Kidnapping, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Classism
Minor: Cancer, Gun violence, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Xenophobia, Dementia, Alcohol, and War
mandi4886's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexism, Terminal illness, Blood, Police brutality, Stalking, Pregnancy, War, and Injury/Injury detail
alisonvh'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Gun violence, Infidelity, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Xenophobia, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
Minor: War