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When the Cranes Fly South is like a beautiful blending of A Man Called Ove and The Art of Racing in the Rain. If you loved either of those books, I highly recommend that you not pass this one up.
Bo, along with his faithful companion Sixten, is getting on in age, and what used to come so easily before has begun to be a bit of a struggle and leaves him feeling like he’s losing control.
A story that is deeply moving and equally reflective, When the Cranes Fly South is the book you read when all you want is to feel.
One of the best books I’ve read! You have your heart broken, only to have it repaired in such a way that you are more compassionate. Such a beautiful book, though not obvious until the absolute end.
As with all Nordic story telling, the author faces a dark subject but with such humbleness, modesty, realism, and empathy. We follow the main character face the final period of their life and the relationships to say good bye. I liked how the author was able to express the struggle of love yet frustration between a father and son, and how the author was able to express the love of a pet as a family member. The story seems so simple yet written and expressed so well. It gives death a peaceful greeting and ending.
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