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katko123's review against another edition
2.0
Nope. This is more like one of these popular pseudopsychological prose that is supposed to be uplifting, therapeutical and, I don´t know, charming, perhaps? It´s not psychological, it´s not philosophical... it´s popmental. There! I just created a new word to describe this very annoying trend whose popularity is on the rise.
I like the drawings.
I like the drawings.
bookscriticism's review against another edition
5.0
This was heartwarming and shattering at the same time.
As a person who works with people who have dementia, this is so beautiful to me. I am kind of speechless.
As a person who works with people who have dementia, this is so beautiful to me. I am kind of speechless.
professional_grandma's review against another edition
4.75
This story really hit close to home with its portrayal of someone going through dementia. I could not stop the waterworks as these characters lost someone before they passed away. The way it was dealt with with such hope and whimsy made it all the more heartfelt.
libraryhauntinglesbian's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Having now read Backman’s entire fiction backlog, this was good but definitely not one of my favourites. I think this book would be more impactful for readers who have personal experience of loved ones with dementia.
missoliviareadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
eloise_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Fredrik Backman is so incredibly talented. To write such a beautifully heart breaking and emotional story about a Grandfather saying good bye to his Grandson within 96 pages blows my mind.
I listened to the audio and some of the lines absolutely destroyed me, particularly now I'm a mother myself - it made me sit and reflect on the type of mother I am and the type I want to be.
Life is so short, the things that stick with you are the small, quiet yet beautiful moments with those you treasure the most.
I listened to the audio and some of the lines absolutely destroyed me, particularly now I'm a mother myself - it made me sit and reflect on the type of mother I am and the type I want to be.
Life is so short, the things that stick with you are the small, quiet yet beautiful moments with those you treasure the most.
dizzyizzyy's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-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