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And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman
87 reviews
louise010's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Dementia
toofondofbooks_'s review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
This was a devastating and beautiful novella and I loved every minute of it. There are so many lines throughout this book that I highlighted and sent to friends while I fought off tears (I read a lot of this at work so I couldn't just start crying lmao). It was a beautiful and achingly sad portrait of losing someone to dementia, so if you are sensitive to that in particular, this might not be for you. take care of yourselves <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
ektajain's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Death
nojerama's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this book was absolutely heartbreaking but breathtakingly beautiful
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent
the book is extremely gentle but it deals with very sensitive topics in a very emotional way. I hugely recommend it but read with caution if topics such as Alzheimer's or dementia trigger you, or death of family members especially the elderlybeccahoughton's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Dementia
afi_whatafireads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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
5.0
I expect nothing less from Backman and since I didn't end up finishing A Man Called Ove (left it halfway) because I was crying so much; this ended up being my first ever Backman's book.... and truly; I am just in love; and yes, I cried so hard my eyes are squinting as I'm typing this.
How does it feel to lose the one you love even if they're alive?
That's what conditions like dementia, or Alzheimer's does to you. Backman had done such a splendid job in portraying how and what it feels like to have conditions where you're alive; but you're nowhere near the people that you love, or home.
"I'm in space for a few moments, have to blink and rub my eyes and let my brain take a couple of extra steps to remember who I am and where I am. To get home.
That's the road that's getting longer and longer every morning; the way home from space."
Backman wrote this with so much love and warmth that it breaks your heart in every single page. How does a book, less than 100 pages can make you feel so much. Backman's writing feels like a lullaby; where you're sitting on the beach, staring at the sunset whilst the waves crash and makes you feel nothing and also everything. It tugs on your heartstrings and opens up a flood of memories of yourself and your grandparents. It showed how love can go through time and space; and a part of love is having to remind the people that we love and bring them home.
This book had brought that definition for me. Of loss and love. Of everlasting happiness and a relationship that goes beyond space; infinity.
Biggest thank you to Times Reads for this copy! I am forever thankful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Dementia
itsmeyseniab's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Live your life. It’s an awful thing to miss someone who’s still here.
This novella was such a punch to the gut, but 100% worth the read. I don't personally connect with the subject matter
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Dementia, and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief
audiomostly's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A book that reflects on old age and learning to say goodbye to a grandparent with dementia. A very short and beautifully written book, highly recommended.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Death
Minor: Death of parent
remimicha's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Dementia, Grief, and Death of parent
mermaidstears's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
this book is the definition of short and sweet. Gorgeous book and portrayal of dementia and the characters are so unbelievably loveable. Filled with beautiful quotes and meanings of life. I recommend the read it's so worth it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Minor: Death