msrichardsreads89's Reviews (2.64k)

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I adored this reread. The writing is so atmospheric, and I was hooked until the very end. 

My review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7AIycxRTSw
adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

 This was my first Backman, and it was not what I expected. While there are some flaws in this, what I got out of it was worth it. This is a story that makes you step back and look at your life. 
emotional medium-paced

This is my least favorite Thomas Hardy novel so far. I really enjoyed the beginning because of the friendship and the astronomy. However, the last part was too melodramatic/overdramatic for my taste. 
adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes