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vishwesh's review against another edition
5.0
After a long time I've finished a book in one sitting. This is masterpiece and make me want to read more by Frederick Backman. There is a specific cadence in his writing that really hooks me in.
This book is about relationship, memories and letting go. Very few times any (non manga) book has kept me invested, involved and consistently emotional throughout the read. This definitely teared me up.
Must read.
This book is about relationship, memories and letting go. Very few times any (non manga) book has kept me invested, involved and consistently emotional throughout the read. This definitely teared me up.
Must read.
thebookaholic's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Heartwarming heartwrenching little story - loved it - made me cry
clarepeppler's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
absinthe's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
autumndream's review against another edition
5.0
Memorable quote:
"Those who hasten to live are in a hurry to miss." -Grandma
"Those who hasten to live are in a hurry to miss." -Grandma
tashanslone's review against another edition
4.0
This story is so profound, its hard to put into words how much it touched me. It is beautifully written and shows the relationship built between grandfather and grandson. He slowly prepares his grandson to say goodbye one last time before he mentally can no longer be there. It is the saddest, most heart warming gift you can give someone. He doesn't want his grandchild to have any regrets that involve him.
quotes:
“Why are you holding my hand so tight, Grandpa?” the boy whispers
again.
“Because all of this is disappearing, Noahnoah. And I want to keep hold
of you longest of all.”
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“What can we do to help Grandpa?"
The dad's tears dry on the boy's sweatshirt.
"We can walk down the road with him. We can keep him company.”
quotes:
“Why are you holding my hand so tight, Grandpa?” the boy whispers
again.
“Because all of this is disappearing, Noahnoah. And I want to keep hold
of you longest of all.”
---------------------------------------------
“What can we do to help Grandpa?"
The dad's tears dry on the boy's sweatshirt.
"We can walk down the road with him. We can keep him company.”
jessica_anna_x's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0