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And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer

Fredrik Backman, Alice Menzies
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And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2016

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Fredrik Backman, Alice Menzies

And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

97

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Theme
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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Super Short Summary

And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer And Longer by Fredrik Backman explores the evolving relationship between an aged individual and their grandchild as memory loss progresses. The narrative delves into the profound emotional experiences shared, highlighting the struggles and cherished moments in their lives amidst the backdrop of cognitive decline.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

99,070 ratings

85%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer And Longer by Fredrik Backman is a poignant novella exploring the emotional complexities of dementia. Reviewers praise its heartfelt narrative and vivid portrayal of memory loss. However, some feel its brevity limits character development. Overall, it's lauded for its touching and empathetic storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer?

Readers who enjoy emotionally poignant narratives like Mitch Albom's The Five People You Meet in Heaven and Mark Haddon’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will find a deep connection with Fredrik Backman's And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer And Longer, a touching exploration of memory, love, and familial bonds.

4.3

99,070 ratings

85%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

97

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Theme
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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