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taylorparrott99's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Pregnancy, Alcohol, Death of parent, Death, Terminal illness, Suicide, and Grief
juicelessjamie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Minor: Classism, Death of parent, and Suicide
canne287's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Mental illness, Death of parent, Child abuse, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
emilylovesgoodbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death, Drug abuse, Cancer, and Death of parent
stephs_cozycorner's review against another edition
5.0
Itβs not often I can say I was completely and utterly hooked after the first chapter, but this book had me hooked from the get go.
I had no clue what this book was about and what I was getting into. I laughed (πΊ π ππ), I cried (πΊ π ππ) and I had every emotion in between.
Fredrik Backman has such a unique writing style. I fell in love with literally every single character in this book. They were an eclectic bunch of people. Each had something different to bring the pages, and following along with each of them as they went on this journey was both heart wrenching and beautiful. I loved how so many characters had connections they didnβt even know about.
The police interviews had me laughing out loud. The satire and comedy was just utter perfection.
πΌπ£πππ€πͺπ¨ πππ€π₯π‘π will be, without a doubt, in my top reads lists this year. I have not stopped thinking about this book and these characters.
Please do yourself a favour and pick this book up if you havenβt read it yet, you wonβt be disappointed.
And note, Iβve purposely left you in the blind as I think going into this book blind is the way to go! You can read the synopsis if you must π€£.
Also, please make note of trigger warnings as this book does deal with some sensitive topics.
β οΈ Suicide. Attempted suicide. Mental illness. Panic attacks. Death. Grief. Alcoholism. Addiction. Death of a parent.
Moderate: Suicide, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Addiction, Suicide attempt, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Grief, and Death of parent
sarahbethhh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
Moderate: Death of parent, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Minor: Lesbophobia, Pregnancy, Confinement, and Infidelity
chasingpages1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Grief, Death, Confinement, Suicide attempt, Gun violence, Death of parent, Alcohol, Suicide, Kidnapping, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Mental illness, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, and Bullying
Minor: Alcoholism, Classism, Dementia, Gaslighting, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Drug use, Addiction, and Blood
meenalgarg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Addiction
runpinkyrun's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Mental illness, Abandonment, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Infidelity, Drug abuse, Child abuse, Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, and Alcoholism
lizziaha's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
Graphic: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Addiction, Death of parent, Grief, Blood, Confinement, Death, and Gun violence
Minor: Dementia, Pregnancy, War, Cancer, Xenophobia, and Child abuse