My Friends

“My Friends” by Fredrik Backman (translated by Neil Smith)
Published by Atria Books
 
What a treasure of a book!  I love the characters, the story, and the way it’s told.  Plus, it’s just absolutely beautifully written.  It a book to be enjoyed by all – male, female, young and old.  I think everyone will find a small piece of themselves in at least one character.  I highly recommend it.
 
Also, I don’t annotate books when I read, but on a rare occasion I’ll jot down a quote that made a strong impression.  That happened 3 times while reading this book, so I have to share them….
 
“I’m not worried you’re going to die.  I’m worried about you being dead.  I’m worried about being alive without you.” (page 106)
 
“You can’t love someone out of addiction, all the oceans are the tears of those who have tried.” (page 215)
 
“In a library.  You don’t have to put up with reality there.  It’s as if thousands of strangers have given away their imaginary friends, they’re sitting on the shelves and calling to you as you walk past.” (page 306)
 
Finished 2/15/26 – 5/5 stars
 
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