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taylandy's review against another edition
5.0
Backman has become one of my favorite authors over the past few months. He really has such a beautiful way with words. This short, under 100 page, novella made me tear up many times
paulhill53's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my gosh, this is so sad and I am so glad I read it.
aaandria42's review against another edition
5.0
“Im constantly reading a book with a missing page, and it’s always the most important one.â€
The ratio of tears shed to the amount of pages is absurd. Very lovely, will stay close to my heart.
The ratio of tears shed to the amount of pages is absurd. Very lovely, will stay close to my heart.
alishajoy's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
connorbookinit's review against another edition
5.0
Video Review:
https://youtu.be/WHBXMxd4QMQ
I think this is definitely a read that will hit some more than others. With a grandfather who remembers me only occasionally when I visit him, this hit me really hard and boosted my love for it. The actually story and writing is what I expect from Fredrik Backman after read My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry. Moving. It's written mostly with the grandfather, and as such, the story can jump around as Grandpa grasps at memories that he's having trouble remembering. But in the end, this novella was both heartbreaking and heartwarming, and I loved it.
https://youtu.be/WHBXMxd4QMQ
I think this is definitely a read that will hit some more than others. With a grandfather who remembers me only occasionally when I visit him, this hit me really hard and boosted my love for it. The actually story and writing is what I expect from Fredrik Backman after read My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry. Moving. It's written mostly with the grandfather, and as such, the story can jump around as Grandpa grasps at memories that he's having trouble remembering. But in the end, this novella was both heartbreaking and heartwarming, and I loved it.
gondorgirl's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
megtuttle's review against another edition
5.0
Just fyi—I cried from 32 until the end of the book. Absolutely incredible.
adrishaw's review against another edition
5.0
This book absolutely gutted me. I remember my grandfathers own struggles and seeing this represented made me feel for my dad and his siblings more.