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lonnieg's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lianacr's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sams_bookss's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
thewildeausten's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
4.75
emmaahlerup's review against another edition
2.0
Ytlig bok, hade väldigt svårt för den tossiga/dråpliga anstrykningen. Karaktärerna var inte trovärdiga men det var nog inte heller meningen. Detta är extremt lättuggat. Mest satt jag och väntade på att någon med relaterbar ångest skulle dyka upp i handlingen, men det hände aldrig. Det bästa med boken var titeln, men den slarvades helt bort.
howlatemyheart's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
This is a heartwarming story about an unlikely bunch of strangers who come together under an even more unlikely situation. It was funny, warm, and the writing was neat.
Mostly I've learned a lot about the pov of parents and their side of the story regarding raising children and being responsible. Since I'm not a parent, it makes me understand my own parents better.
The characters also each have their own unique problems and stories and as you get to know about them, maybe you'll know about yourself more too. To summarise, as the author says, 'this is a book about idiots.'
Mostly I've learned a lot about the pov of parents and their side of the story regarding raising children and being responsible. Since I'm not a parent, it makes me understand my own parents better.
The characters also each have their own unique problems and stories and as you get to know about them, maybe you'll know about yourself more too. To summarise, as the author says, 'this is a book about idiots.'
ibisette's review against another edition
5.0
Just finished reading. It feels as if the world just stopped turning for a bit and the ticking of the clock just faded. The ending was so dense and heavy. I feel like I need an extra coffee to get my day started again.
rainbowesque's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
5.0
Once in a while I read such a book that'll definitely drown me in contentment, leave me with a heartache, alter my brain chemistry and make me want to go on a roof and scream at people in the street to let them know how good this book is! Yes, this is one such book. All of Backman's stories are like cool breeze blanketed in soft, fluffy snowflakes. You simply can't NOT like the book!