Book Review | And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer And Longer by Fredrik Backman

A heartwarming, painful story about losing someone before they pass, this is another Fredrik Backman read that you don't want to miss out on.

About And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer And Longer

Noahnoah loves his Grandpa dearly, but Grandpa won't be able to remember Noahnoah for much longer.

And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer tells the story of an elderly man who's struggling to hold onto his memories, while his family does their best to care for him before ultimately letting him go.

And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer Review

This story had all the elements of a Backman book: an engaging plot, great multi-dimensional characters, and a story that's bound to make you cry.

Given the short length of this novella, I think Backman has wonderfully chosen what to include into his story. However, I cannot help but wish that we got a longer version. There was so much more to explore and I wished I had more time to spend with these characters.

One thing I've noticed about Backman's writing is that he tends to use repetitive phrases throughout the chapter. But as the chapter progresses, the meanings of these same phrases changes. I thought it was a beautiful touch to the book and a wonderful writing quality that Backman possesses. It worked especially well in this book since the plot revolves around memory loss.

My Recommendation

★★★★☆ (4/5)

I really enjoyed And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer. It was a short, simple book that kept me interested throughout. It was an emotional and wholesome read that reminded me to spend more time with my loved ones.

And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer perfectly encapsulated the beauty and fragility of life.

About Fredrik Backman

Fredrik Backman is a Swedish author, blogger and columnist. A Man Called Ove is Backman's debut novel and became the number one bestseller across Scandinavia. It has sold over one million copies worldwide and has been made into an acclaimed Oscar-nominated film. Backman's books have been read and loved by people all around the world.