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Всяка сутрин пътят към дома става все по-дълъг by Fredrik Backman, Любомир Гиздов
128 reviews
nneka23's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
A very poignant short story about a man dealing with dementia and the comfort that his grandson brings in the midst of it. I was genuinely impressed by the prose at some points and how the author could truly make you feel such an array of emotions. Really sad, but also really beautiful.
Graphic: Death and Dementia
Moderate: Blood
brogan7's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
2.5
A pretty terrible book for one that is trying so hard to be emotionally relatable.
Overwrought, under-executed.
Its only benefit was it made me bawl even though it was terrible.
Overwrought, under-executed.
Its only benefit was it made me bawl even though it was terrible.
Moderate: Dementia
Minor: Death
nicholebeaudry's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Dementia and Death of parent
avasbookmark's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death, Dementia, and Grief
melinda_sue124's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Dementia, Grief, and Death of parent
mikaclapson's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Dementia
dariarp's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Chronic illness and Dementia
depmythmoon's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
“What can we do to help Grandpa?” “We can walk down the road with him. We can keep him company.” (~pg. 40)
Man… this may be a short novella, but it sure does pack a punch. I sobbed pretty much from the moment I read the above quote to a few minutes after finishing the book. I’ve never had a book that made me cry like this, which is also why the rating is so high. It just had me thinking about my own grandparents and conversations I’ve had with my brother about how scary of a condition dementia is. Maybe that’s why it hit especially hard.
This novella tells the story of a grandfather with dementia, and preparing his loved ones—mainly his grandson, Noah—for his death. Anything more will pretty much spoil it. I found it cute that the grandpa calls him NoahNoah because he liked his name twice as much as anybody else. Their entire relationship was wholesome, now that I think about it.
I’d recommend this book to anyone who wants to feel something but maybe doesn’t have the time to read a full-length novel. This will do just fine; I’m impressed by Mr. Backman’s ability to not only tell a beautiful story using his personal experience, but to make it so impactful with no unnecessary filler. Amazing!
Graphic: Death and Dementia
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
m_a_j's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Dementia, and Grief
jassieex's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Dementia