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

abbiemillard1's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

julia_myendlesslibrary's review against another edition

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hopeful sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time 💔

lav_reads's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

juicextin's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful reflective 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? Yes

3.75

A short read and a bit abstract here and there, but I did like it overall. I don’t think I felt as much as I was meant to, though probably because it wasn’t as relatable for me on the grief side at the moment (maybe eventually when I have to deal with loss in some way). 

What I Liked About It 

I enjoyed the approach it took of going back and forth between the grandpa’s interactions with his grandson and with his wife in the past (or in his mind). The memories were cute and his interactions with his grandson were very wholesome. I especially liked the moments where it showed his memories failing but his family responds in kind, with patience and understanding. Like when he mistook his grandson for his son, or didn’t recognize his son having aged. Those parts hit a little harder. 

What I Didn't Like About It 

Felt kinda short, and I think I’m not as experienced enough with abstract, almost poetic reads, to grasp the full emotion behind his memories with his wife and grandson, and the failings of him as a father towards his son. I wish those parts were expanded on more too, I think it could’ve helped make the loss feel more impactful. I think it was hard for me to create an emotional connection when I didn’t have as much background or connection to the characters overall in such a short read.

makennas_'s review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

cheritee's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-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

emm17's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring sad
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

tyiennasreads's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring sad fast-paced

5.0

oleanderp1nk's review against another edition

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5.0

“It's an awful thing to miss someone who's still here.”
― Fredrik Backman, And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer


Hit in the right places and I cried a lot

rhodamae's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad fast-paced

5.0