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lillihayes's review against another edition
4.0
Jag tyckte jättemycket om den här boken. Det är alltid så intressant att ser hur olika karaktärer minnas nånting. Den var också ett bra exempel om hur man kan har sån stor missförstånd i relationer. Älskade att läsa en svensk historia som handlar inte om vita svennar och visade hur det är med vardags rasism i Sverige. Först blev jag lite förvirrad med vem det var som pratade men det blev klart ganska snabbt och då tyckte jag väldigt mycket om bokens rösterna. Fantastiskt bok! Rekommendera stark.
ebokhyllami's review against another edition
5.0
Rett og slett ei fantastisk bra bok. Som i starten minnet meg om Tiller's innsirklingsprosjekt, men som utrolig nok gav meg mye mer. Større omtale kommer.
hetauuu's review against another edition
4.0
My reading slump is finally over! Thank you Heaven and thank you Jonas Hassen Khemiri.
A smash-hit in its native Sweden, winning the August Prize for Best novel of 2015, Everything I Don't Remember is the heart-wrenching story of Samuel. Told from the perspectives of multiple people who knew the now-deceased youngster, who died in a tragic car crash, this book pieces together a puzzle of unreliable narration and beautiful, simple prose.
Samuel has died, and nobody knows whether it was suicide or an accident. An unnamed author becomes fascinated by his story and sets out to meet and talk to several people, tracing Samuel's life down to his last day. Multiple people take on this: Vandad, his best friend, Laide, his ex-girlfriend, Panther, his childhood friend and first love, as well as neighbors, workers from Samuel's grandmother's care home, etc. They all have a different view on Samuel, and this plays a central part in the narrative structure of the story. Nobody knows what went on in Samuel's head, but all of the people who knew him had an opinion of him, a mental image of what he was like. Since he is not here to speak for himself anymore, his story relies on the memories and opinions of others.
Jonas Hassen Khemiri certainly can write, and I see the merit in this book. The POV switches constantly, as well as the place of the timeline, every narrator telling a different story - yet this book is extremely easy to follow. The plot sucks you in, and that is the strong point of it all, as the characters can feel a little distant at times. I truly loved Vandad, Samuel's best friend, and could feel the longing in his voice. The ending of this book, tying into that, really stung my heart. Laide is our second big narrator, and her voice just annoyed me - possessive, dismissive, patronising towards Samuel. It contrasted well against Vandad's voice especially towards the end, another example of Hassen Khemiri's brilliant writing.
Everything I Don't Remember is a beautiful story. I will certainly remember it, and remember Samuel, for a long time. Jonas Hassen Khemiri has put himself on my Authors I need to read more from-list.
A smash-hit in its native Sweden, winning the August Prize for Best novel of 2015, Everything I Don't Remember is the heart-wrenching story of Samuel. Told from the perspectives of multiple people who knew the now-deceased youngster, who died in a tragic car crash, this book pieces together a puzzle of unreliable narration and beautiful, simple prose.
Samuel has died, and nobody knows whether it was suicide or an accident. An unnamed author becomes fascinated by his story and sets out to meet and talk to several people, tracing Samuel's life down to his last day. Multiple people take on this: Vandad, his best friend, Laide, his ex-girlfriend, Panther, his childhood friend and first love, as well as neighbors, workers from Samuel's grandmother's care home, etc. They all have a different view on Samuel, and this plays a central part in the narrative structure of the story. Nobody knows what went on in Samuel's head, but all of the people who knew him had an opinion of him, a mental image of what he was like. Since he is not here to speak for himself anymore, his story relies on the memories and opinions of others.
Jonas Hassen Khemiri certainly can write, and I see the merit in this book. The POV switches constantly, as well as the place of the timeline, every narrator telling a different story - yet this book is extremely easy to follow. The plot sucks you in, and that is the strong point of it all, as the characters can feel a little distant at times. I truly loved Vandad, Samuel's best friend, and could feel the longing in his voice. The ending of this book, tying into that, really stung my heart. Laide is our second big narrator, and her voice just annoyed me - possessive, dismissive, patronising towards Samuel. It contrasted well against Vandad's voice especially towards the end, another example of Hassen Khemiri's brilliant writing.
Everything I Don't Remember is a beautiful story. I will certainly remember it, and remember Samuel, for a long time. Jonas Hassen Khemiri has put himself on my Authors I need to read more from-list.
lovegoodova's review against another edition
4.0
Mnohomnohomnohovrstvový príbeh s nevšedným spôsobom jeho vyrozprávania bola radosť čítať - teda až po tom, keď si na ten štýl zvyknete, pravda je, že spočiatku sa to môže zdať až priveľmi chaotické, no odporúčam nenechať sa tým hneď odradiť.
paradismaja's review against another edition
5.0
Perfekt sträckläsningsbok - dvs en bladvändare som var lätt att komma in i. Stormförtjust i strukturen och berättandet! Karaktärerna var så verkliga och historien föll samman på alla punkter så fint. Hade velat ha lite mer homokärlek i slutet men men, en kan ju inte få allt i livet.
panele_zi's review against another edition
2.0
Švedų institutas šią knygą įtraukė į 10-ies geriausių švedų knygų, kurias būtina perskaityti, sąrašą. Visai ne mano knyga ir baigiau ją tik dėl noro išsiaiškinti pabaigą.
Pradžia gana paini, kol supranti, kad istorija pasakojama iš rašytojo perspektyvos. Šis klausinėja žuvusio vaikino Samuelio draugų apie jį, jų patirtis, draugystę, tarpusavio santykius. Veikėjai, jų persipinančios istorijos bei skirtingos perspektyvos gana įdomios. Pateiktos skirtingos nuomonės apie pačius veikėjus keitė ir mano pačios požiūrį į juos. Vienu metu žavėjausi vienu, kitu - žiūrėk jis jau tampa blogiečiau mano akimis. Tačiau labiausiai sutrikdė pabaiga. Rašytojas užsimena apie savo netektį, bet ji taip minimaliai atskleista, jog tie tariami panašumai tarp Samuelio istorijos ir jo tampa vos įžvelgiami ir suprantami. O ką jau kalbėti apie paskutinius puslapius iš Samuelio perspektyvos. Lyg iškritę iš konteksto. Knygos tema tikrai įdomi, bet nemanau, kad autorius ją išpildė ir atskleidė iki galo.
Pradžia gana paini, kol supranti, kad istorija pasakojama iš rašytojo perspektyvos. Šis klausinėja žuvusio vaikino Samuelio draugų apie jį, jų patirtis, draugystę, tarpusavio santykius. Veikėjai, jų persipinančios istorijos bei skirtingos perspektyvos gana įdomios. Pateiktos skirtingos nuomonės apie pačius veikėjus keitė ir mano pačios požiūrį į juos. Vienu metu žavėjausi vienu, kitu - žiūrėk jis jau tampa blogiečiau mano akimis. Tačiau labiausiai sutrikdė pabaiga. Rašytojas užsimena apie savo netektį, bet ji taip minimaliai atskleista, jog tie tariami panašumai tarp Samuelio istorijos ir jo tampa vos įžvelgiami ir suprantami. O ką jau kalbėti apie paskutinius puslapius iš Samuelio perspektyvos. Lyg iškritę iš konteksto. Knygos tema tikrai įdomi, bet nemanau, kad autorius ją išpildė ir atskleidė iki galo.
sini_2001's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
sofireads8's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident
Moderate: Suicide