Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman

36 reviews

notsoscaryscythe's review against another edition

reflective sad fast-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

4.0

This book made me almost cry at several points. I’m so sad. Amazing writing, I loved the weather metaphors. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness, Death, and Death of parent

ednam0dewannabe's review

emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Dementia

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Mental illness

mriou310's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Death

toofondofbooks_'s review

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Death, Grief, Blood, Dementia, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent

nojerama's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

this book was absolutely heartbreaking but breathtakingly beautiful

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Mental illness, Death, Chronic illness, and Medical content

the book is extremely gentle but it deals with very sensitive topics in a very emotional way. I hugely recommend it but read with caution if topics such as Alzheimer's or dementia trigger you, or death of family members especially the elderly

itsmeyseniab's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Live your life. It’s an awful thing to miss someone who’s still here.

This novella was such a punch to the gut, but 100% worth the read. I don't personally connect with the subject matter

(a loved one battling with dementia)

, but it definitely forced me to reflect on my own life and realize the importance of embracing all of the ups and downs while enjoying the little moments and not taking anything for granted (something that I find myself guilty of, especially during life's busy times). Ultimately this is a beautiful story that makes me want to hug my loved ones extra close.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and Dementia

Moderate: Grief

audiomostly's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

A book that reflects on old age and learning to say goodbye to a grandparent with dementia. A very short and beautifully written book, highly recommended.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia

Moderate: Death

Minor: Death of parent

remimicha's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Dementia, Death, and Grief

pn__'s review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Dementia

arthur_ant18's review against another edition

emotional reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Chronic illness, and Dementia

Minor: Blood