I swear, that book broke me. I read it a few months ago, and I still cried along with you because I KNEW what you were reading..... I loved so many characters, but Benji will be one of my favourite characters for the rest of my life. Backman truly has a gift. I also said out loud, many times while reading, "This man GETS it.". This trilogy will always have a special place in my heart. 💔❤️💔❤️

@PagesandPens

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you walked away from the series with the same heartfelt thanks for Backman that I did. This series will always hold a special place for me. Thanks for watching, Shannon.💜

I'm baaack... I finished it last night... or should I say early this morning because it was after midnight?... I thought I'd wait and finish watching this much later in the day, and maybe my feels wouldn't be so 🤔... 😭. Well, damn it, you were right I was not prepared for that second 1/2 of the book, and here I am again, listening to to you read all the same tabbed parts I found meaningful, poignant, and powerful and feeling all the feels and crying. Again!!! Sobbing with you. I find it fascinating that we both wept & paused after that practice game where everyone was laughing together... At that moment, while I'd been listening to the audiobook, my husband had given me my plate of dinner . He was concerned because I'd started sniffling and reaching for tissues 🤧... I told him that the meal just looked so nice. He said, "It must be the carrots." Totally deadpan. 😂🤣😆 He wasn't buying it, but bless his heart for playing along at that moment. OMG, this book trilogy! Backman... gah! Every damn time... I need to be sure to apace out the heartache just like I am with Jeff Zentner's books. Darn those men and their talent to make us cry hard.😭😭😭 Dang it. 🫂❤️‍🩹

@PagesandPens

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it was a very ugly cry for me, but I love the books so much. I have never been happier to have a man break my heart. They're stunning! Glad you finished and felt as connected and in awe of it as I did.💜

I know exactly how you feel, Julie. This series is fantastic on so many levels, but Benji is the very best part. It still hurts to think about and it's been months. But wow... what a series.

@PagesandPens

Жыл бұрын

I haven't reflected on the book too much after finishing. I know I will when I re-read it to annotate the book that's the correct size for my collection, but holy heck. It was a RIDE. I loved every minute, even if it broke me. Glad I'm not alone in feeling all the feels.

No book has ever made me feel the vast range of emotions that Bear Town did and now I really want to continue on with this series

@PagesandPens

Жыл бұрын

PLEASE do. It only gets more amazing.

I finished it yesterday when I had an empty house. My face still hurts today, it's so puffy. You know what's coming and it still hurts so hard. Freaking Backman lol! I can't believe it's been six years, I'm pretty sure I found you because of Backman and I still cry with you each video. Happy New Year Julie, I hope it's a great one for you!

@PagesandPens

Жыл бұрын

What a way to end 2022! I'm glad you came along on the journey and finished out the trilogy. I can't believe it's over-that still hurts my heart. I'm so happy Backman brought us together. Happy New Year! Here's to more amazing reads in 2023.

I had the same reactions as you while reading it and I cried right along with you again in this video... Backman really knows how to make me fall in love with characters and then rip them right out of my heart... 😭

@PagesandPens

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. I cried reading it, editing it, and can't rewatch it lol. It does help knowing I'm not the only one he destroys.

I cried so much reading this book. And my heart hurt so much for Benji. Bear Town is one of my favorite series.

@PagesandPens

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely one of my favorite series of all time. I adore them. I don't think there's a way to love this series and not be broken and cry.

@JamieReads_1

Жыл бұрын

@@PagesandPens so true.

i just finished yesterday and now i'm crying with you

@PagesandPens

Жыл бұрын

Oh no! I'm sorry about the tears, but man, that man can write a book!

I have not had the courage to read these books, but you make me want to give in and read all three books. I have an emotional support loaf to help me make it through.

@PagesandPens

Жыл бұрын

The emotional support loaf is a MUST. But I do highly recommend giving them a read. They will break you, but they're beautiful.

I know books can break people, but never this much before. Hope that you’re doing okay.

@PagesandPens

Жыл бұрын

I'm doing alright, but oh my goodness, it was INTENSE.

@BookishRaider

Жыл бұрын

Completely understandable

I will take future Julie's advice... saving to Watch Later because I am reading it in January... also buying a box or two of tissues.... cause... one can not prepare enough for a Backman book. Just saying...

@PagesandPens

Жыл бұрын

You truly CANNOT prepare enough! But, I am excited or you to come back after you've finished the series so you can be as broken as I am.

I still need to read Bear Town but it terrifies me lol

@PagesandPens

Жыл бұрын

that's fair. sometimes it's hard to read books you know will make you cry before you even start-or that people love so much.