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