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En elke ochtend wordt de weg naar huis steeds langer by Fredrik Backman
84 reviews
dlsmk's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia and Death
james1star's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
So I just cried on the bus… um thanks Fredrick for that… and Katie Coulson for the recommendation.
This short story is truly beautiful, telling the story of a grandpa, his son Ted and grandson Noah (adorable omfg he’s so fkn cuteeeee) and how he’s battling dementia. It’s extremely heartbreaking and emotional but so tender and magical too. Despite regrets and some bad memories, we’re given a life to enjoy it, spend time and make memories which those we love and have fun too. We fear death but many fear getting older more and losing the parts that make us; us and this notion is exceptionally highlighted here. Having experienced the impacts of dementia on people around me, I can say it’s horrible for both them and you, Backman perfectly shows this struggle.
Despite being really short, this book really packs a punch with super lovable characters, great messages and the writing/descriptions aren’t impacted either, it’s truly a lovely little read. There are some amazing quotes, a few of my favourite here:
‘We know so little about how the brain works. It's like a fading star right now… When a brain fades it takes a long time for the body to realize.’
‘“Do you remember what I told you about failing?"
"The only time you've failed is if you don't try once more."
"Exactly, Noahnoah, exactly. A great thought can never be kept on Earth.”’
‘Almost all grown adults walk around full of regret over a good-bye they wish they'd been able to go back and say better. Our good-bye doesn't have to be like that, you'll be able to keep redoing it until it's perfect. And once it's perfect, that's when your feet will touch the ground and I'll be in space, and there won't be anything to be afraid of.’
‘… ”Does it hurt on the inside?"
"It hurts less and less. That's one good thing about forgetting things. You forget the things that hurt too.”
"What does it feel like?"
"Like constantly searching for something in your pockets. First you lose the small things, then it's the big ones. It starts with keys and ends with people.”
"Are you scared?"
"A bit. Are you?"
"A bit," the boy admits.”’
‘sometimes I remember that I've forgotten. That's the worst kind of forgetting. Like being locked out in a storm.’
‘"Death isn't fair.”
"No, death is a slow drum. It counts every beat. We can't haggle with it for more time.”
"Beautifully said, my love.”
"I stole it."
Their laughter echoes in each other's chests, and then he says: "I miss all our most ordinary things.”’
‘It’s nice to be understood.’
I 1000% recommend reading this book BUT prepare them tear ducts because it’ll break your heart.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia
Minor: Death and Grief
segeary602's review against another edition
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Dementia
m4rtt4's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.25
So beautiful and heart-wrenching, a book which makes you feel better and worse at the same time. My absolute favourite quote: "When your feet touch the ground, I'll be in space" <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia and Grief
Moderate: Terminal illness and Death
jillgoober's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
4.75
If you want to get in a quick read in an hour or so, pick this one up BUT only if you're okay with being emotionally gutted.
Essentially, this novella offers a metaphor about dementia. The grandfather in the story is watching what is going on inside his head and it keeps getting smaller and smaller and messier and messier. He's afraid he's going to forget his deceased wife. He consistently mixes up his son and his grandson.
This book is told from the perspective of both the grandfather and grandson and it's beautiful but heart wrenching. You can pick this up for a quick read but remember that it packs a punch.
Essentially, this novella offers a metaphor about dementia. The grandfather in the story is watching what is going on inside his head and it keeps getting smaller and smaller and messier and messier. He's afraid he's going to forget his deceased wife. He consistently mixes up his son and his grandson.
This book is told from the perspective of both the grandfather and grandson and it's beautiful but heart wrenching. You can pick this up for a quick read but remember that it packs a punch.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia and Death
mel_s_bookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia and Grief
Minor: Death
vanesst's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia and Grief
Moderate: Death
louise010's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia and Death
toofondofbooks_'s review against another edition
emotional
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? N/A
5.0
This was a devastating and beautiful novella and I loved every minute of it. There are so many lines throughout this book that I highlighted and sent to friends while I fought off tears (I read a lot of this at work so I couldn't just start crying lmao). It was a beautiful and achingly sad portrait of losing someone to dementia, so if you are sensitive to that in particular, this might not be for you. take care of yourselves <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Death, Grief, Blood, Dementia, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent
ektajain's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Death