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alexisgarcia's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
i’ve heard a lot of people say this wasn’t great, but i really liked it. i love backman’s writing and this was no different
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Child death, Classism, Suicide, Medical content, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Death, and Alcohol
healingtothemax's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A different take on “It’s a Wonderful Life” told in reverse
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Chronic illness, Medical content, Car accident, Medical trauma, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
hammy_down's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It’s Fredrick Backman. This one had a very powerful ending. Honestly… I can’t get over the humanity that spilled over these pages… the way you can’t hate a character because they’re too human. The struggles that only someone who has struggled can describe. It’s the experience.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Child death, Death, and Death of parent
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