Monday, July 27, 2020

Book Review - My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry


From the author (Fredrik Backman)  of the lovely A Man Called Ove (previously reviewed), My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry is a funny, accurate, human heart tale. Life, death, and the right to be different - Backman writes a very sweet story.

Elsa is seven years old and different. Her best friend is her Granny who's a bit strange herself.  But Else takes refuge in her grandmother's stories, in the Land of Almost Awake, etc. Nobody has to be normal. Alas Granny dies and leaves behind a series of letters apologizing to people she has wronged. Elsa's greatest adventure begins and instructions lead her to an apartment building filled with misfits, monsters, attack dogs, and old crones, but also to the truth about fairy tales and kingdoms.  (cover blurb)

Every seven year old deserves a superhero.  (page 1) Enjoy the twists and turns of each chapter. The intertwined people connections, and the strength of Elsa and her late grandmother pull together for quite a finale. Elsa is quite smart for her age, but is still a little girl who needs family. She learns a lot about the past, and also how she'll deal with her future.

My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry is a very fun, entertaining read with laugh out loud moments. Backman has a style - a bit quirky, but great timing. This is a breezy summer read. Thanks to my friend, Linda Hoffman, for passing this along. Quite a treat.

8 comments:

  1. This sounds charming. I love the title and the premise of the book. Thanks for your review.

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    1. he's a good writer. Read A Man Called Ove too. Just charming and quirky

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  2. Sounds wonderful Joanne, Being a grandmother myself I had to smile at the title.

    Take care.
    Yvonne.

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    1. and the grandma is a pip. Quite a character.

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  3. You read so quickly, Joanne. You're remarkable.
    This one sounds light and warmloving. I might just do it. Will let you know.

    Have a great week, dear friend. I hope it's not too sticky hot over there. If it is, I hope you find lots of shade, A/C, and yummy ice cream.

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    1. It's me sitting in the AC reading a lot. I can't remember anything about the books - hence the blog if I want to jog my memory. Ha!
      "cool spell" this week but humid.
      And of course - chocolate ice cream!

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  4. Hi Joanne - another great review to tempt us ... I'm sure I read Ove ... and would I feel enjoy this - perhaps once the library re-opens fully. The plot sounds fun and emotive ... Take care - Hilary

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    1. glad I can bring some lightness. His writing is clever and fun - always a nice message and conclusion

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