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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
ell24's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Drug abuse, Pregnancy, Death, Grief, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Addiction, and Alcohol
dudette'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
It's a sad and happy book at the same time. And it earned 5 stars from me because it made me smile and giggle and think.
Graphic: Suicide and Pregnancy
Moderate: Grief, Alcohol, and Death
maudsmeets's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Gun violence, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Addiction, Grief, Pregnancy, Stalking, Suicide, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Blood
risemini's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Death, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Cancer, Dementia, Pregnancy, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
marie_is_reading'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: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Blood
Moderate: Gun violence, Drug abuse, and Pregnancy
Minor: Alcohol, Cancer, and Grief
kat_rowlen'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
4.0
Moderate: Pregnancy, Death, Drug abuse, and Kidnapping
siriface's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Death, Suicide, and Pregnancy
seadeepy'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
3.5
Graphic: Pregnancy and Suicide
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, and Excrement
Minor: Terminal illness, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Alcoholism
weroni'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 attempt, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Addiction and Pregnancy