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A review by apathetic_cliche
The Winners by Fredrik Backman
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
I am still crying.
"This hurts too much to touch with words."
I knew what was coming, and when it happened I still wasn't ready. This has been one of my slowest reads in a while because I didn't want it to end, so I was rationing it for myself. Fredrik Backman is my favourite author, he has yet to write something that hasn't made me cry, I think it's because of the way he is able to fully capture the likeness of real people; they aren't just three dimensional characters, they are real people - even the minor characters.
Benji now officially stands as my favourite character ever written in fiction.
Will read again, with wine, tissues, and ice cream.
"This hurts too much to touch with words."
I knew what was coming, and when it happened I still wasn't ready. This has been one of my slowest reads in a while because I didn't want it to end, so I was rationing it for myself. Fredrik Backman is my favourite author, he has yet to write something that hasn't made me cry, I think it's because of the way he is able to fully capture the likeness of real people; they aren't just three dimensional characters, they are real people - even the minor characters.
Benji now officially stands as my favourite character ever written in fiction.
Will read again, with wine, tissues, and ice cream.