Author: Frederik Backman
Frederik Backman became my favorite author after I read "A man called Ove" and a few others since then. His books always have a sense of humor that I love! It's not slapstick. It's witty, dry and gentle. It could be the character's flaws or the irony of the situation. He delivers the hard truths with his humor, making even a sad situation light!
My friends is another wonderful story! It alternates between the past and the present. The past is about three close childhood friends and how they stuck together, inspite of the hardships at home. Each has a childhood that is atypical. Physical abuse, terminal sickness, alcoholic parents - a mix of everything. It is their time together that brings joy and happiness to their lives.
The present is that one of them accidentally dies, only to have a homeless girl inherit his most expensive painting and who decides to tag along with the other friend of his. The girl is - as they say - one of their own. From the story it seemed to me that meant, neurodivergent. The story of the girl and the friend - their own story and their story together - is hilarious, emotional, sad and happy.
I highly recommend this book!
