59 pages • 1 hour read
400
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary Sweden
2013
Adult
18+ years
850L
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
279,070 ratings
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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.
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.
279,070 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
400
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary Sweden
2013
Adult
18+ years
850L
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