Books I Make My Husband Read

S3E7 - My Friends by Fredrik Backman


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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
  • ...more
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