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kns1924's review against another edition
3.5
it was fine, but i had high expectations given how much i've loved backman's other works. ot wasn't bad, and given the length, worth the read, but it wasn't particularly emotional, and most aspects of the books felt underdeveloped.
arukeni's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-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
5.0
bioxc's review against another edition
3.0
3,5.
I expected it to be sweeter and lighter but it made me think and I listened to it during a long walk with my dog and it was really well written and narrated.
TW: cancer, death.
I expected it to be sweeter and lighter but it made me think and I listened to it during a long walk with my dog and it was really well written and narrated.
TW: cancer, death.
that_roxanne's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
3.5
nnise's review against another edition
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I wouldn't recommend reading this in public. I have to take several pauses because it hits a little too close to home.
I have several questions though that the book didn't get the chance to answer because it's a novella and didn't really go through all the details.
Majority of the books I read are written by female authors because I find it difficult to find male authors that write emotions deeply and very humanly. If there's one male author I can vouch for, it would definitely be Fredrik Backman. I remember reading his other novella last Christmas and I had a headache from all the crying I did. If you personally like characters that are introspective and somewhat/ much older compared to common MCs, read his books.
I have several questions though that the book didn't get the chance to answer because it's a novella and didn't really go through all the details.
Majority of the books I read are written by female authors because I find it difficult to find male authors that write emotions deeply and very humanly. If there's one male author I can vouch for, it would definitely be Fredrik Backman. I remember reading his other novella last Christmas and I had a headache from all the crying I did. If you personally like characters that are introspective and somewhat/ much older compared to common MCs, read his books.
stingo's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting mix of A Christmas Carol, It's A Wonderful Life and The Twilight Zone. Backman's short tale weaves elements of the three tales listed above to create something uniquely his own, told in his inimitable style. Powerful despite its short length.
bsmith320's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-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
4.0
mrsgreenberg's review against another edition
4.0
A powerful little story. I love that Backman's books leave me thinking.