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A book with a protagonist who has your occupation...
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The first book you see in a bookstore
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“Having a grandmother is like having an army. This is a grandchild’s ultimate privilege: knowing that someone is on your side, always, whatever the details.”
This book is kind of a fairy tale for adults. I laughed aloud and I cried with it. It is written so beautifully that doesn’t let the grip go away for a while.
“Every seven-year-old deserves a superhero. That's just how it is.”
It shows what community means, what family means and how everybody can be a hero to the others. The main character o ...more
I wasn't sure at first how i felt about this book. I didn't really like all the storytelling and mixing of "reality" and "fiction". I struggled reading and kept pushing myself to continue through the endless maze of story telling. I couldn't really tell you at what point i actually started liking this book. I can tell you that eventually i finished reading this novel with tears in my eyes. I understood perfectly all that Elsa's grandmother has gone through, and the lessons she has tried to teach
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I don't know, it just wasn't for me. The characters were fine, but the story didn't really keep me interested.
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Highly recommended! One of my favorites of the year. I'm glad I read it around Christmas. A story that restores your faith in humankind. And there's Harry Potter references throughout. Can't get any better. :)
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