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barktea's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
alenert's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
julzwoz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.0
cccolls's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- 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
deannawichmann's review against another edition
5.0
New favorite !! Bachman is such a unique story teller. From what I’d heard you’ll either love or hate the writing style but lucky for me, I loved it. Will definitely be reading more by him!
kmarker's review against another edition
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
djwudi's review against another edition
4.0
Backman is incredibly good at being simultaneously heartfelt and serious and hilariously silly. This story of several people caught in a hostage situation after a bank robbery goes awry is really touching and often had me laughing out loud (something that has been common with all of Backman's books that I've read). Definitely recommended. (And see? I _do_ occasionally read something that isn't sci-fi!)
thriller_buffet's review against another edition
5.0
10/5 stars!
This book is MAGNIFICENT, BRILLIANT!! What a story! What imagination! What funny sense of humour! There are parts that made me laugh out like a lunatic. I LOVED everything about it. Loved all the characters! They all had their own weirdness, anxieties and idiosyncrasies. I adored the relationship between the father cop and his son cop. They were so cute together!
The story covered anxiety, depression and suicidal issues in a delicate and transparent manner that makes you stop and think about how complicated all our personalities are. That each one of us passed through experiences and daily events that somehow shape who we are now. That’s it’s never too late to forgive yourself and start over. It’s never too late for anything!
Moreover it talked about parenthood and how far parents can go to protect their little ones.
It somehow reminded me of big little lies in the way both authors talk about serious topics in a dark comedy and light hearted ways that make you stop and contemplate everything.
The audiobook made this book even better! Marin Ireland is a brilliant and hilarious narrator!♥️
This is by far the best book I’ve read in 2020!
Absolutely recommended!!
This book is MAGNIFICENT, BRILLIANT!! What a story! What imagination! What funny sense of humour! There are parts that made me laugh out like a lunatic. I LOVED everything about it. Loved all the characters! They all had their own weirdness, anxieties and idiosyncrasies. I adored the relationship between the father cop and his son cop. They were so cute together!
The story covered anxiety, depression and suicidal issues in a delicate and transparent manner that makes you stop and think about how complicated all our personalities are. That each one of us passed through experiences and daily events that somehow shape who we are now. That’s it’s never too late to forgive yourself and start over. It’s never too late for anything!
Moreover it talked about parenthood and how far parents can go to protect their little ones.
It somehow reminded me of big little lies in the way both authors talk about serious topics in a dark comedy and light hearted ways that make you stop and contemplate everything.
The audiobook made this book even better! Marin Ireland is a brilliant and hilarious narrator!♥️
This is by far the best book I’ve read in 2020!
Absolutely recommended!!