My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry - Target Club Pick by Fredrik Backman, Fredrik Backman

4.12 AVERAGE

miriam_h's review against another edition

5.0
Heartwarming, endearing, imaginative. Backman blew me away with his character development. I fell in love with Elsa, and he wrote her voice so clearly. This book is proof that stories are magic, and they have the power to heal.

sarahcoh's review against another edition

4.0
A sweet story about love, life, and death from the close third perspective of an 8-year old. The author plays with the form (of storytelling) in a very clever way and embodies the characters (specifically the protagonist) so well that I can’t help but wonder, “wait did this happen?” And of course not, silly Sarah, but it is a testament to his writing that it feels real. The discussion about death is very moving, and I loved the metaphor of this fairy—tale land that comes up. Would recommend for readers who have ever thought about death, like fairy tales, or have grandmothers.

ocklem93's review against another edition

4.25
emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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moementum86's review against another edition

5.0
I wasn’t sure about this book at first. There’s quite a bit to follow, but I really did end up enjoying this book very much. I actually have laughed aloud and cried and felt so many things while reading. I actually have taken screenshots of parts that moved me or made me think. And as a huge Harry Potter fan, hold a special place for Elsa in my heart.

knitncycle's review against another edition

5.0
Fantastic book!

snipp's review against another edition

5.0
adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
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
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flutterbypridge's review against another edition

5.0
First book I've read in a long time that made me feel like a kid hiding under covers to read by flashlight at least one more chapter before giving in to sleep and responsibilities. Absolutely loved it!

gordongirl101's review against another edition

5.0
All the stars for such a gorgeous story.

slp25's review against another edition

4.0
Deftly written characters, entertaining, insightful.

sahara_pineapple's review against another edition

5.0
emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes