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My Friends
by Fredrik Backman
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Backman can write about childhood friendships like few other authors I've read. You get the same feeling as watching The Goonies or another movie that reminds you of summer days spent outside with your crew, doing nothing and everything at once.
This book started out much darker than his other books have started, I think, and his voice with the characters was more judgey than his observations typically are. I noted that he referenced a body guard's weight as being 300 lbs EIGHT times during a scene. Unnecessary and uncreative.
For me, the story picked up about one third in where I become more invested in the reveals that Backman is known for. He portrays love and commitment in really beautiful and complex ways with this story.
This book started out much darker than his other books have started, I think, and his voice with the characters was more judgey than his observations typically are. I noted that he referenced a body guard's weight as being 300 lbs EIGHT times during a scene. Unnecessary and uncreative.
For me, the story picked up about one third in where I become more invested in the reveals that Backman is known for. He portrays love and commitment in really beautiful and complex ways with this story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Violence
Moderate: Cancer, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Fatphobia, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts