A review by mbarserio
My Friends by Fredrik Backman

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book was absolutely beautiful. So emotional and well-written. Every time I thought I knew how the story would end, it twisted just enough to keep me on my toes. I had the privilege to attend a stop of the book tour for this one before I read it and I’m so glad I did. Hearing the author speak about the personal connections and people in this life that inspired the characters made the themes/motifs even more powerful to me because I knew how raw of a place they came from. Overall, a powerful message about friendship and relationships as a whole and how belief in others and who they are can have a massive impact on your life. I can’t recommend this one enough. 
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