Discovering Friendship in “My Friends: A Novel” by Fredrik Backman As an avid reader and lifelong admirer of Fredrik Backman’s storytelling, I couldn’t resist the allure of "My Friends: A Novel." The whimsical blend of humor and heartbreak that characterizes Backman’s writing has always drawn me in, and this latest work promised an exploration of friendship—the lifeblood of so many profound connections in our lives. At its heart, "My Friends" is the story of Louisa, an eighteen-year-old aspiring artist who becomes intrigued by three tiny figures on an iconic...

Book Review: My Friends: A Novel by Fredrik Backman From the moment I cracked open My Friends, I felt that familiar thrill of stepping into a Fredrik Backman novel. I was hooked not just by the promise of humor and poignancy but by the intriguing premise of a painting that carries the weight of memories, friendship, and change. As someone who has always found both solace and passion in art, I was eager to see how Backman uniquely intertwined these themes. At the heart of this story are four teenagers...