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shastrae's review against another edition
5.0
"If you are honest, people may deceive you. Be honest anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfishness. Be kind anyway. All the good you do today will be forgotten by others tomorrow. Do good anyway."
I can't put into words how much I loved this book. The prose is absolutely gut-wrenchingly beautiful. And the way Fredrik Backman manipulate the narrative? The foreshadowing? Stunning. I loved it so much. I honestly think this book was like a very needed balm on some of my old open wounds. I can't tell how grateful I am to have been able to read something like this.
And oh, Benji Ovich, the man that you are.
I can't put into words how much I loved this book. The prose is absolutely gut-wrenchingly beautiful. And the way Fredrik Backman manipulate the narrative? The foreshadowing? Stunning. I loved it so much. I honestly think this book was like a very needed balm on some of my old open wounds. I can't tell how grateful I am to have been able to read something like this.
And oh, Benji Ovich, the man that you are.
itmeylc's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
urmominmybed69's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
4.5
staceykay's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Strong emotional reactions. What a journey.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Sexual content, Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Rape
gabi_715's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, and Xenophobia
kitkat175's review against another edition
5.0
This was my second read by Fredrik Backman and can I just say wow was this book good.
I loved the hockey part of the book, how cozy this book makes you feel, I was reading this book and felt like I was in the arena watching this whole game unfold in front of me.
Benji, Amat and Bobo are 3 of my favourites.
Fredrik Backman's book are always so good, I don't know what he puts in these books to make them so good, but I just love them.
The only two books I haven't liked are " My grandmother sends her regards and apologies" and " Britt - Marie was here." Other than those two books I have loved all of his other books.
I loved the hockey part of the book, how cozy this book makes you feel, I was reading this book and felt like I was in the arena watching this whole game unfold in front of me.
Benji, Amat and Bobo are 3 of my favourites.
Fredrik Backman's book are always so good, I don't know what he puts in these books to make them so good, but I just love them.
The only two books I haven't liked are " My grandmother sends her regards and apologies" and " Britt - Marie was here." Other than those two books I have loved all of his other books.
diany's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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
infergnome's review
DNF’d at 44% because of sexual assault content. I couldn’t stomach sitting through the rest of the book as the whole town turned against Maya.
jessetrex's review
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0