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nahyaqina's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Suicide
Moderate: War
k8frangella's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: War
lizziaha's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
Graphic: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Addiction, Death of parent, Grief, Blood, Confinement, Death, and Gun violence
Minor: Dementia, Pregnancy, War, Cancer, Xenophobia, and Child abuse
knhall14's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Suicide
Minor: Addiction, War, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Infidelity, and Dementia
slucchesi06's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt
Moderate: War, Death of parent, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Addiction, and Grief
Minor: Alcohol, Kidnapping, Gun violence, Abandonment, and Cancer
tygeis02's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Moderate: Suicide, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, and Infidelity
Minor: Cancer, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, War, Addiction, Blood, Dementia, Alcohol, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, and Terminal illness
marlihe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Addiction, and Alcohol
Minor: Physical abuse, Pregnancy, War, Death of parent, and Mental illness
neverlandpages4's review against another edition
- 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
- Going into this, I was so sure that it wasn’t going to be a 5 star read. The characters were mostly unlikable, the plot was getting repetitive, and I just felt like it would be an okay read. As soon as I finished it, that immediately changed. The ending and how everything came together was amazing. This book taught me countless lessons. The characters’ development left me speechless. I loved everything about this book. Yes, it might’ve started off boring, but looking back at it, I knew I needed this book. Also, in the rare occasion where a book makes me sob, it’s usually a 5 stars.
- I loved the unusual blend of genres. Mystery combined with humor makes for a surprisingly interesting read.
- The writing style is one of my favorites and it just felt so personal, you almost feel like you’re talking directly to the author.
- Fredrik Backman knows how to articulate some of the most complicated feelings of being human into words. His metaphors are always amazing and I love how easily he explains why we are the way that we are.
- The relationship between the father and son was so wholesome to read about. I think the author portrays parenthood in such an honest way which makes me want to read his nonfiction book about fatherhood.
- This touched on so many different topics like parenting, humanity, substance abuse, mental health, and more.
- Finding out the whole reason behind the robbery was really sad and it shows how life can change completely in a matter of days.
- This was a tough read because it talks about depression and suicidal thoughts quite often and when I picked this up, I was in a pretty good mental state so reading about those topics wasn’t ideal. But at the same time, if I was reading them while I was in a bad headspace, I’m not sure it would’ve been any better. So it’s just a tough book to get through.
- This was a ridiculously funny, heartfelt, and life-changing book that I would recommend to everyone.
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Alcohol, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Gun violence, and Infidelity
Minor: Xenophobia, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Homophobia, and War
stacy_es's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I liked the sense of humor, at times bitter but very to the point. I wish the book was in English.
I also made quite a number of highlights in the text and would look them through from time to time, as they really provoke a lot of deep thoughts.
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Pregnancy and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Death, and War
ritsuka's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Abandonment, Classism, Pregnancy, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Drug abuse, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
Minor: Cultural appropriation, Alcoholism, War, and Addiction