jo_22 's review for:

4.0
adventurous emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book was fun and lighthearted while also deep & life-giving, which is on brand with Backman’s other novels I’ve read. Didn’t like this one as much as the others I’ve read but still very much enjoyed the story & how everything is interconnected. Very wholesome story, I liked that it was told through the lens of a child and I liked Elsa. The fairytale aspect was imaginative and unique— wouldn’t want it in every book I read (it gets hard to follow sometimes & those parts get long) but they way it helps explain how Elsa sees the world & her relationship with Granny makes that part of the story impactful.