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alexisgarcia's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
i’ve heard a lot of people say this wasn’t great, but i really liked it. i love backman’s writing and this was no different
Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Suicide, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, Alcohol, and Classism
healingtothemax's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A different take on “It’s a Wonderful Life” told in reverse
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
hammy_down's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It’s Fredrick Backman. This one had a very powerful ending. Honestly… I can’t get over the humanity that spilled over these pages… the way you can’t hate a character because they’re too human. The struggles that only someone who has struggled can describe. It’s the experience.
Moderate: Child death, Death, Death of parent, and Alcohol
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