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crismcmahon's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Nearly the perfect book. I don't know what is keeping it from 5 stars so it might turn into one over time. Overall, would recommend to anyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
mmciver's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
Minor: Gun violence
sandysmith's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I'm gradually adding books I've read in 2021 to give a true reflection of the books I've read since keeping records. In January 2021, I kick-started my reading journey having put reading on the back burner whilst bringing up the children only reading when on holiday, having previously being an avid reader. This is a heart warming story about a diverse set of people at a house viewing and a bungled robbery. Fantastically developed characters. A light hearted read that makes you think, whilst at the sam time an easy going. I loved this book and i am looking to read more by this author
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
nik_a's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
amina2002's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
4.25
Backman is incredible at creating and developing a cast of characters. He flushes every character out and made me interested in every storyline even though I would not have been interested just based on the description. In this book he was so good at making me reflect on society and the lack of community we have. It was so beautiful to see people so willing to help someone that could be seen as a criminal. We need to be more empathetic today and realize that not everyone has the same privileges. We need to hear people’s stories and put ourselves in their shoes and give a helping hand. That can truly change the outcome of their lives.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Death
Minor: Infidelity
shalisa's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.0
Listen…I’m a Fredrik Backman fan for a long time but something here didn’t work for me. I cant put a pulse on it yet…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts
melibeli's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide and Suicide attempt
hjb_128's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Gun violence, Infidelity, Death of parent, Death, and Dementia
Minor: Alcoholism
mmccombs's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
This is my first non-Beartown Backman and now I know to always expect sweet, often corny, detailed, and moving accounts of how we belong to and owe each other, even if we are complete strangers. Though I feel like the title of this book makes no sense given the content so I didn’t anticipate what this would be about, I found this to be equally propulsive (ooh a mystery!) and cozy (ooh people hanging out and talking about their stories!). I love Backman’s style of talking about “us” while also talking specifically about a character, stretching the POV into the past, present, and future all at once, I think he is an expert at making a unique experience (and a very strange one at that in this case!) into something that captures universal truths. Everyone we meet has a life full of problems and joys and history, and when we brush up against each other we may be lucky enough to find the little connections that make our lives just a bit fuller, too. Just a pleasure to read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, and Suicide attempt
briannahege's review
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- 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
This book was one of few that actually made me laugh out loud. It was troublesome, debatable, and lovable all at once.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt