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My Friends

Over a quarter of a million copies sold! 'Simply wonderful' (Chris Whitaker)

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My Friends

Van: Fredrik Backman
Verteld door: Marin Ireland
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 The beautiful new novel that will make you laugh and cry, from the global bestselling author of Anxious People and A Man Called Ove.

‘A stunning, sweeping, extraordinary story of connection, love, and the unbreakable bonds that guide and shape us. Full of humour and heart, My Friends is simply wonderful’ Chris Whitaker
‘Warm, kooky, emotional, reflective, introspective, traumatic, cathartic, lovely. Epic book. Deeply human writer. The kind of book that can be a friend itself’ Matt Haig

* AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *
* WINNER OF GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST FICTION 2025 *
* SHORTLISTED FOR AMAZON'S BEST FICTION BOOK OF 2025 *
* AN AUDIBLE BEST LISTEN OF 2025 *
* A BARNES AND NOBLE NATIONAL BOOK CLUB PICK *

You have to take life for granted, the artist thinks, the whole thing: sunrises and slow Sunday mornings and
water balloons and another person’s breath against your neck. That’s the only courageous thing a person can do.

In the corner of a world-famous painting, three tiny figures sit on the end of a pier, a secret hidden in plain sight.

Twenty-five years ago, a group of teenagers found solace in each other during one unforgettable summer. Their friendship inspired a transcendent work of art, a painting that now mysteriously belongs to eighteen-year-old aspiring artist Louisa.

Driven to learn the story behind its creation, Louisa embarks on a journey to the seaside town where it all began. But as she gets closer to the painting’s birthplace, Louisa learns that happy endings do not always take the form we expect.

Fredrik Backman returns with an unforgettably funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger’s life years later.

Readers can't get enough of My Friends . . . (***** five star reviews)
'It was perfect. I have no other words to describe this masterpiece. Like, what the hell was I doing all these years??'
'I haven’t read a friendship story this genuine, heartfelt, clumsy, straightforward, smart, sentimental, shocking, and emotionally resonant in a very long time.'
'Is it too early in the year to pick my favourite read of 2025? I think not, as this will be hard to beat.'
'Backman remains my absolute favorite.'
'Absolutely brilliant and beautiful ... I loved, loved, loved this book.' Actie & avontuur Eigentijds Genrefictie

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An unpopular opinion perhaps because I’ve only seen rave reviews, but I really struggled with this book. The characters and style irritated me so much that I kept taking breaks and really had to push myself to finish it. The premise, like so many of Backman’s books (which I enjoyed), is to find humanity, friendship and humour in even the most lonely, downtrodden people who help each other become better and happier. This bunch of characters met as teens and much of the humour (farts, crass jokes, slapstick violence) became a bit wearing. There is an interminable train journey which I found torturous in its length and writing. Of course there’s a lovely warm happy end but it felt contorted and for me at least, the long journey to get there was not worth it. Sorry!

Not my favourite Backman

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A book to cry, to laugh and to appreciate life!
Hope everything one has as friends like that.

wonderful

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heartwarming story of 4 unordinary people who become best friends, all the while showing how art can bind people together, and provide support in the complicated challenge of living.

very well read

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