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Wow. That was emotionally taxing and amazing. I don’t even know if I can put into words how wonderful this book is.
“People feel pain. And it shrinks their souls.”
I’m not sure who I love more ... Benji or Amat? Maya or Ana? Bobo or Zacharias?
“The very worst events in life have that effect on a family: we always remember, more sharply than anything else, the last happy moment before everything fell apart.”
I’m not sure which parent has the most strength ... but Filip’s mom can’t be disputed:
“Y ...more
“People feel pain. And it shrinks their souls.”
I’m not sure who I love more ... Benji or Amat? Maya or Ana? Bobo or Zacharias?
“The very worst events in life have that effect on a family: we always remember, more sharply than anything else, the last happy moment before everything fell apart.”
I’m not sure which parent has the most strength ... but Filip’s mom can’t be disputed:
“Y ...more
As a parent of a hockey player, I loved this book so much. I laughed out loud and cried maybe on the same page.
My five-star rating for this novel is solely dependent on Fredrik Backman’s ability to write characters. His characters are always so raw and vulnerable and show the devastating side of being human.
This book started off slow for me but once Benji was introduced, it was game over. I would die for Benji.
Amat and Bobo did tug at my heartstrings through their friendship. And. Bobo’s growth and emotion that he displays with his father and with Amat was extremely touching. I also really enjoyed the ...more
This book started off slow for me but once Benji was introduced, it was game over. I would die for Benji.
Amat and Bobo did tug at my heartstrings through their friendship. And. Bobo’s growth and emotion that he displays with his father and with Amat was extremely touching. I also really enjoyed the ...more
I absolutely loved this book. I loved the writing style. Backman utilizes foreshadowing, showing, repetition, and multiple POV to thread together a heart wrenching story that keeps you engaged, gasping, and on the edge of your seat all the way through. I had visible emotions while reading this one. The story line is also super important. I enjoyed how it was handled and brought to light. The writing makes this book everything.
Aug 26, 2018
Jo Baldwin
marked it as to-read
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