I've enjoyed many Fredrik Backman books over the years. He's a wonderful story teller. My Friends is another example of his wonderful storytelling abilities.
Louisa has grown up in foster homes. She's bounced from home to home - some okay, some awful. One thing she's always brought with her is a postcard she found at one of the earlier homes. To most this postcard is just a picture of the sea but she's special. She sees more than the rich fancy art buyers that are just looking for prestige pieces of art. She sees the friends sitting on the pier.
The story begins with Louisa in a museum hoping to see the painting in real life just once. She never intends to steal it or destroy it. Luckily she bumps into just the right person while trying to escape the security guards. He knows instantly she's one of them and needs to be protected.
The story flips between the story of the kids on the pier and Louisa who suddenly finds herself the owner of a priceless piece of art. Making her way with the artists.
I found the middle of the story a little slow and I really had to push myself to keep going through this book. But I knew like other Fredrik Backman books the ending would be worth it and I wasn't disappointed. This is a beautiful book of art and friendship. I loved the ending.
I would recommend My Friends to anyone who can appreciate a good story being told and can be patient for a great ending.