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My Friends

Fredrik Backman,

Neil Smith (Translator)

Start date: July 1, 2025

Finish date: July 31, 2025

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Apr 22, 2025 Karen D rated it liked it

Based on the reviews I've seen posted, I am definitely the outlier here...but I think this was actually my least favorite Fredrik Backman book. :(
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This hits themes of belonging, abuse, love, found family, and has some very touching moments, particularly at the end. That said, I really felt like it dragged, and I couldn't connect with the characters. The main thing for me is that Louisa reads as much younger than 18 and Ted reads as much older than 39. I had to remind myself of their ages becaus ...more

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May 11, 2025 Deborah Sigel rated it it was amazing

Wow! Another winner from Fredrick Backman. I literally could not stop reading it. His characters are all unique with their own stories. Had to keep going to see what happened next in their lives. Now AND Then!

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