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A review by shellballenger
The Answer is No by Fredrik Backman
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Type of read: Beach/Lunch Read.
What made me pick it up: I got 'The Answer is No' as part of Amazon First Reads (it was included as a short story).
Overall rating: I've tried to read some from Backman in the past (Beartown series), and I was never able to get fully sucked into the story. I'm not sure 'The Answer is No' was the best answer for that, but it did help me get a bit more of a glimpse into the cadence and style of Backman's writing. I'm not sure that I could do it for a full series, but after reading 'The Answer is No,' I'm willing to give it a try. Overall, this is a simple book about the importance of taking a break. It's meh.
What made me pick it up: I got 'The Answer is No' as part of Amazon First Reads (it was included as a short story).
Overall rating: I've tried to read some from Backman in the past (Beartown series), and I was never able to get fully sucked into the story. I'm not sure 'The Answer is No' was the best answer for that, but it did help me get a bit more of a glimpse into the cadence and style of Backman's writing. I'm not sure that I could do it for a full series, but after reading 'The Answer is No,' I'm willing to give it a try. Overall, this is a simple book about the importance of taking a break. It's meh.