Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

My Friends by Fredrik Backman

39 reviews

ruaruarua's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Violence

Moderate: Bullying, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Death of parent

ljab's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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: N/A

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It’s hard to review FB books because they’re all so well written, what do you say about it? I laughed a lot in this book, I think this is his funniest book to date of the ones I’ve read. It was dark, but in a way that makes you feel okay in the end. There are so many good lines in this book, I’m sure I’ll be back to read again. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt

6abejos's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

wildblackberrydays's review against another edition

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Self harm, Suicide, Violence

jedonsg's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional hopeful sad 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, Self harm, Suicide

jennylee82's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Addiction, Self harm

arater's review against another edition

5.0

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent

readingwithtrey's review against another edition

3.0

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Death of parent

Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, Suicide

grumpyreading's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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: Complicated

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🌊 My Friends by Fredrik Backman 🌊

MY RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Few notice the three tiny figures on the pier in one of the world’s most famous paintings—but Louisa does. An artist herself, she's determined to uncover their story.

Decades earlier, four troubled teens—Joar, Ted, Ali, and a gifted but troubled young painter—find solace on that same pier. Their summer of friendship and dreams inspires a masterpiece.

Now, with the painting in her care, Louisa sets out on a journey to trace its origins. Along the way, she uncovers not only the story behind the art but also her own creative voice in this moving tale of friendship, loss, and the healing power of art.

Wow. No review could ever come close to capturing what this book was. This was one of the most beautiful pieces of writing I have ever read. I got about 50 pages in to the copy I had taken out from the library before I had to buy a copy so I could highlight parts of every single page. This book, in true Fredrik Backman style, was absolutely incredible. It was emotional, the characters felt so familiar and real, and the plot kept me invested throughout the entire book. This is definitely one of his best pieces of writing yet, and I was emotional the entire time. Before I finished, I had bought 2 additional copies for people I know, and think everyone needs to experience this story. 

Read this if you like: 

• to cry 
• emotional stories 
• unexpected friendships 
• existentialism 

Vibes: 🎨🖼️🌊🛤️📝😩

Song that matches the vibe: Modigliani by Lucy Dacus

Full review including content warnings on my StoryGraph. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Body shaming, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism

gryffindor88's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny inspiring 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: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse

Minor: Cancer, Chronic illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent