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Things My Son Needs to Know about the World by Fredrik Backman

neverlandpages4's review against another edition

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

2.0

joananogueira97's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

taymbb's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

allimarie42's review against another edition

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5.0

Humorous and heartwarming. Honestly wanted to start it again right after I finished it. 

sarahpreno's review

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2.0

This book was a funny, quick, entertaining read! I got through it all in one sitting. I definitely recommend giving it a read if you have a son and have enjoyed other books by this author. My only complaint was the stream of consciousness writing style which is not my favorite.

goel_1996's review

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4.0

Rating: 4

Backman is back at his brilliant best here.

Backman is at his brilliant best here, using punchlines and sarcasm to depict the helplessness of new parents. The book touches upon several of his personal experiences, reminiscent of instances and characters from his bestselling books.

At the end, he reveals a personal tragedy that will surprise every Backman fan. An amazing book—I liked it.

ri_ri's review against another edition

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4.0

“You and your mother are my greatest, most wonderful, scariest adventure. i'm amazed every day that you're still letting me follow along.”

I'm not a parent and I don't even like kids but one thing I'm sure about this is that Fredrik is raising a gentleman.

nixieee's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective

4.0

kremington's review

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3.0

3.5/5

auradastler's review against another edition

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emotional funny relaxing fast-paced

4.75