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My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Fredrik Backman

My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary Sweden

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

850L

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Super Short Summary

In My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman, seven-year-old Elsa embarks on a life-changing adventure after her beloved, eccentric grandmother passes away, leaving her a series of letters to deliver to various tenants in their apartment building. As Elsa navigates this "treasure hunt," she learns about her grandmother's past, forms unexpected friendships, and discovers the hidden depths in the lives of those around her. The book addresses sensitive topics such as bullying, divorce, and death.

Heartwarming

Emotional

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

4.2

279,070 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Fredrik Backman's My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry is praised for its imaginative storytelling, emotional depth, and endearing characters. Critics highlight the unique grandmother-granddaughter relationship and humor. However, some find the pacing uneven and the narrative occasionally too whimsical. Overall, it’s a heartfelt, multifaceted read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry?

Readers who cherish heartfelt tales with quirky characters, and delight in the fusion of fantasy with real-life struggles, will enjoy Fredrik Backman’s My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry. This book appeals to fans of Katherine Center’s How to Walk Away and Gail Honeyman’s Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine.

4.2

279,070 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary Sweden

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

850L

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