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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
Author Fredrik Backman's collection of parental / life wisdom, ostensibly addressed to his one-year-old, is certainly funny, but it lacks the heart and insight that I'm used to from his novels. It also relies on a few tired gender stereotypes throughout, with anecdotes that generally cast himself as the clueless but fun manchild and his wife as the more straitlaced partner who knows her way around things like picking the right sort of diaper at the store which somehow baffle him. As a book it's short enough that it doesn't exactly overstay its welcome, but it's so rambling in that limited space that it doesn't make a great case for itself either. I'll definitely be sticking to this writer's fiction from now on.
[Content warning for gun violence.]
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I just love Fredrik Backman and was so happy I stumbled upon this collection of essays! It was equal parts laugh out loud funny and endearing. Highly recommend to all parents (even if you don’t have a son)
A delightful and poignant little read! Thanks to Amy R for the rec!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
This was so cute! I was laughing aloud at the author’s self-deprecating humor, while sighing contentedly at other parts where he describes his love for his wife and son. I don’t know how Fredrik Backman so finely balances the sentimental with the comedy - he has a true gift. Yet another reason he’s one of my favorite authors.
4.75 ⭐
“I want you to always remember that you can become whatever you want to become, but that’s nowhere near as important as knowing that you can be exactly who you are.”
“I want you to always remember that you can become whatever you want to become, but that’s nowhere near as important as knowing that you can be exactly who you are.”
funny
informative
reflective
slow-paced
I don't have a son nor am I expecting one lol
but if a book has Fredrik Backman's name written on it's cover, then you bet I'm going to read it!
This is the 5th book I've read by him so far (and I own Beartown but still haven't read it yet), and it silicified the fact that yes, he's an author I'm very comfortable saying he's my favorite. I think he's someone I would really enjoy having a chat with, you know?
This one is a nonfiction/memoir with a twist, I didn't even know that prior to reading it, but I adore it!
His writing style is just so engaging.
It's hilarious!!! Backman's sense of humor is brilliant!
this book made me laugh out load many times, and I don't think I can say that about any other book that I've read so far!
I loved his pop culture and football references. Especially football, because I don't think I would have found it this funny if it wasn't for my father, who loves football and also happens to be a fan of Manchester United (who happens to be playing right this moment!!) just like Fredrik. And for that reason, for a period of my teenage years I was very much interested in Football. So yeah, I found that it's fascinating reading a book about a dad who wants his son to be into football and I was into football because of my dad!!
But hey, don't be intimidated by that if you're not into football, I think you'd still enjoy this book. it's so full of heart and absolutely delightful.
but if a book has Fredrik Backman's name written on it's cover, then you bet I'm going to read it!
This is the 5th book I've read by him so far (and I own Beartown but still haven't read it yet), and it silicified the fact that yes, he's an author I'm very comfortable saying he's my favorite. I think he's someone I would really enjoy having a chat with, you know?
This one is a nonfiction/memoir with a twist, I didn't even know that prior to reading it, but I adore it!
His writing style is just so engaging.
It's hilarious!!! Backman's sense of humor is brilliant!
this book made me laugh out load many times, and I don't think I can say that about any other book that I've read so far!
I loved his pop culture and football references. Especially football, because I don't think I would have found it this funny if it wasn't for my father, who loves football and also happens to be a fan of Manchester United (who happens to be playing right this moment!!) just like Fredrik. And for that reason, for a period of my teenage years I was very much interested in Football. So yeah, I found that it's fascinating reading a book about a dad who wants his son to be into football and I was into football because of my dad!!
But hey, don't be intimidated by that if you're not into football, I think you'd still enjoy this book. it's so full of heart and absolutely delightful.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
I’m not crying, you’re crying. How does Fredrik Backman do it? I swear no one understands the human condition so well. This one made me run the game of emotions, as usual. Such a sweet and brilliant book.