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A review by rachelmerrie
The Winners by Fredrik Backman
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
No one can make me cry quite like Backman.
I think my favorite thing about this author is that he doesn’t just write about one person or family; he writes about entire communities and all of the happenings in each of their homes and hearts. He can empathize with any person regardless of class, gender, or age and writes as if he is seeing inside my mind and understands all of my own hardships clearly enough to write my exact thoughts and emotions.
I think my favorite thing about this author is that he doesn’t just write about one person or family; he writes about entire communities and all of the happenings in each of their homes and hearts. He can empathize with any person regardless of class, gender, or age and writes as if he is seeing inside my mind and understands all of my own hardships clearly enough to write my exact thoughts and emotions.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and War