The #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove returns with Beartown--an instant New York Times bestseller--about a forgotten town fractured by scandal, and the amateur hockey team that might just change everything. People say Beartown is finished. A tiny community nestled deep in the forest, it is slowly losing ground to the ever encroaching trees. But down by the lake stands an old ice rink, built generations ago by the working men who founded this town. And in that ice rink is the reason people in Beartown believe tomorrow will be better than today. Their junior ice hockey team is about to compete in the national semi-finals, and they actually have a shot at winning. All the dreams of this place now rest on the shoulders of a handful of teenage boys. Being responsible for the hopes of an entire town is a heavy burden, and the semi-final match is the catalyst for a violent act that will leave a young girl traumatized and a town in turmoil. Accusations are made and, like ripples on a pond, they travel through all of Beartown, leaving no resident unaffected. Beartown explores the hopes that bring a small community together, the secrets that tear it apart, and the courage it takes for an individual to go against the grain. In this story of a small forest town, Fredrik Backman has found the entire world. "Like Friday Night Lights, this is about more than youth sports; it's part coming-of-age novel, part study of moral failure, and finally a chronicle of groupthink in which an unlikely hero steps forward to save more than one person from self-destruction" (Kirkus Reviews).
Fredrik Backman
Fredrik Backman is a Swedish author known for his heartwarming and insightful novels that explore themes of love, friendship, and the human experience. His most notable works include "A Man Called Ove," "My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry," and "Beartown." Backman's writing style is characterized by its humor, empathy, and ability to capture the complexities of human relationships. His works have had a significant impact on the literary genre of contemporary fiction, garnering widespread acclaim and international recognition. "A Man Called Ove" is perhaps his most famous work, telling the story of a grumpy yet endearing man who finds new purpose and connection in unexpected ways. Fredrik Backman continues to be a beloved and influential voice in literature, touching readers around the world with his poignant storytelling.
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