wburchjones 's review for:

My Friends by Fredrik Backman

5.0

emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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You can’t help but fall in love with these characters. I was excited to read this and struggled between not wanting to put it down and wanting to “savour it” because I didn’t want it to end. I’m glad I have my own copy because I know I’ll come back to read it again.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment

Moderate: Addiction, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization