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Things My Son Needs to Know about the World
by Fredrik Backman
"This parenthood thing isn't as easy as it looks."
4/5 stars
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a DRC in exchange for an honest review
This was HILARIOUS! Truly this was one of the funniest things I've ever read, which I didn't expect from Frederik Backman honestly. But don't be fooled, it's a pretty deep read that gives some genuine advice under the surface of all the nonsense and comedy.
This book is broken down into sections, each being something different he wants his son to know about. Then between each essay there are three or four little flashes of a story, or a conversation, or something. And they were equally as hilarious. My favourite section was Things My Son Needs to Know About IKEA
But in between all the humour, I think the author does a phenomenal job at truly looking at parenthood, and why we end up doing the things we do for our children. Although the title suggests it, I don't think this is written for the children, I believe it's written for the parents. I think it would be incredibly relatable for them.
The only reason I didn't give this a full five stars, is because I don't believe I'm the intended audience for this, I am not a parent. And I think if I was a parent, I would've gotten more from this book. So I definitely recommend this one for all the parents out there. Especially if you're exhausted all the time, like Backman seems to be!
4/5 stars
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a DRC in exchange for an honest review
This was HILARIOUS! Truly this was one of the funniest things I've ever read, which I didn't expect from Frederik Backman honestly. But don't be fooled, it's a pretty deep read that gives some genuine advice under the surface of all the nonsense and comedy.
This book is broken down into sections, each being something different he wants his son to know about. Then between each essay there are three or four little flashes of a story, or a conversation, or something. And they were equally as hilarious. My favourite section was Things My Son Needs to Know About IKEA
But in between all the humour, I think the author does a phenomenal job at truly looking at parenthood, and why we end up doing the things we do for our children. Although the title suggests it, I don't think this is written for the children, I believe it's written for the parents. I think it would be incredibly relatable for them.
The only reason I didn't give this a full five stars, is because I don't believe I'm the intended audience for this, I am not a parent. And I think if I was a parent, I would've gotten more from this book. So I definitely recommend this one for all the parents out there. Especially if you're exhausted all the time, like Backman seems to be!