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In this episode, we dive into My Friends by Fredrik Backman—a deeply human story about connection and the messy devotion that holds friendships together. We talk about friendships as a lifeline, the way humor softens heartbreak, and why these characters feel so lived-in. Listen for the themes that hit hardest and if we recommend adding this to your TBR.
Links
- My Friends:(https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217163697-my-friends)
- Fredrik Backman on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6485178.Fredrik_Backman)
Chapters
- (01:49) - Why Kristy picked it
- (03:21) - Calling all listeners!
- (04:20) - Book summary (spoiler-free)
- (05:50) - SPOILER ALERT!
- (06:10) - Kristy's review
- (08:23) - Jon's review
- (10:10) - Finding your people
- (13:23) - Louisa
- (16:10) - The struggle was real
- (19:54) - So much trauma
- (21:36) - A slight divergence...
- (23:36) - Back to the question...
- (25:20) - Who did Kimkim love?
- (27:57) - Christian
- (30:20) - Meaning of the pier
- (32:13) - Unpacking the ending
- (36:29) - Final thoughts
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