Name: My Friends: A Novel
SKU: 64237666
Price: 36.16 EUR
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Author: Fredrik Backman

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Physical Book

Author

Fredrik Backman

Publisher

Atria Books

Language

English

Format

Hardcover

ISBN13

9781982112820

My Friends: A Novel

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Synopsis "My Friends: A Novel"

#1 New York Times bestselling author Fredrik Backman returns with an unforgettably funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger's life twenty-five years later. Most people don't even notice them--three tiny figures sitting at the end of a long pier in the corner of one of the most famous paintings in the world. Most people think it's just a depiction of the sea. But Louisa, an aspiring artist herself, knows otherwise, and she is determined to find out the story of these three enigmatic figures. Twenty-five years earlier, in a distant seaside town, a group of teenagers find refuge from their bruising home lives by spending long summer days on an abandoned pier, telling silly jokes, sharing secrets, and committing small acts of rebellion. These lost souls find in each other a reason to get up each morning, a reason to dream, a reason to love. Out of that summer emerges a transcendent work of art, a painting that will unexpectedly be placed into eighteen-year-old Louisa's care. She embarks on a surprise-filled cross-country journey to learn how the painting came to be and to decide what to do with it. The closer she gets to the painting's birthplace, the more nervous she becomes about what she'll find. Louisa is proof that happy endings don't always take the form we expect in this stunning testament to the transformative, timeless power of friendship and art.

Fredrik Backman

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Fredrik Backman is a Swedish writer internationally recognized for his novels full of humanity, humor, and emotion. Born on June 2, 1981, in Stockholm, Sweden, Backman has captivated readers around the world with stories that explore the complexities of everyday life, human relationships, and the search for meaning in an often chaotic world.

Backman's literary journey began with his work as a columnist and blogger, where his approachable and reflective style already resonated with his readers. His rise to fame came in 2012 with his debut novel, A Man Called Ove, which quickly became a literary phenomenon. The story of Ove, a grumpy widower with a big heart, has been translated into more than 40 languages and adapted into film several times, including the movie A Man Called Otto (2022), starring Tom Hanks.

Since then, Fredrik Backman has solidified his reputation as one of the most talented storytellers of his generation with works like My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry (2013), Britt-Marie Was Here (2014), and Beartown (2017). His ability to address universal themes such as grief, loneliness, love, and belonging has made him an essential author for those seeking moving and meaningful reads.

In 2017, Backman published Anxious People, a dramatic comedy that explores the lives of a group of strangers caught in a peculiar incident. This novel, acclaimed by critics and readers alike, was adapted into a Netflix miniseries, further consolidating his influence in global literature and entertainment.

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