Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Und jeden Tag wird der Weg nach Hause länger und länger by Fredrik Backman

45 reviews

mel_s_bookshelf's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia and Grief

Minor: Death

annaem's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Dementia

vanesst's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia and Grief

Moderate: Death

ar0142's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia and Grief

spill_the_tea's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Ed Sheeran “Afire Love” in a book :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Dementia, Mental illness, and Terminal illness

karina_dreamsinwords's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

”that’s one good thing about forgetting things. you forget the things that hurt too.” 😭❤️‍🩹

Backman delivers a short yet utterly impactful story as we read about a grandfathers journey with Alzheimer’s.

Make sure to have tissues handy because this one will hit you right in the feels!!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief and Dementia

toofondofbooks_'s review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

This was a devastating and beautiful novella and I loved every minute of it. There are so many lines throughout this book that I highlighted and sent to friends while I fought off tears (I read a lot of this at work so I couldn't just start crying lmao). It was a beautiful and achingly sad portrait of losing someone to dementia, so if you are sensitive to that in particular, this might not be for you. take care of yourselves <3

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Death, Grief, Blood, Dementia, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent

nojerama's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad slow-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

this book was absolutely heartbreaking but breathtakingly beautiful

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Mental illness, Death, Chronic illness, and Medical content

the book is extremely gentle but it deals with very sensitive topics in a very emotional way. I hugely recommend it but read with caution if topics such as Alzheimer's or dementia trigger you, or death of family members especially the elderly

itsmeyseniab's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Live your life. It’s an awful thing to miss someone who’s still here.

This novella was such a punch to the gut, but 100% worth the read. I don't personally connect with the subject matter

(a loved one battling with dementia)

, but it definitely forced me to reflect on my own life and realize the importance of embracing all of the ups and downs while enjoying the little moments and not taking anything for granted (something that I find myself guilty of, especially during life's busy times). Ultimately this is a beautiful story that makes me want to hug my loved ones extra close.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and Dementia

Moderate: Grief

remimicha's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Dementia, Death, and Grief