“You’ll love this engrossing novel.” - People NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY: LibraryReads A thoroughly empathetic examination of the fragile human spirit, Backman's latest will resonate a long time.'-Kirkus Reviews Reseña del editor:

There are scenes that bring tears, scenes of gut-wrenching despair, and moments of sly humor.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. 'Backman is a masterful writer, his characters familiar yet distinct, flawed yet heroic. 'Compelling characters and a wrenching story, beautifully told.'-The New York Times Book Review 'This novel was well worth reading, and I embrace what I learned from it.'-The Missourian The story is fully packed with wise insights into the human experience causing characters and readers to ponder life's great question of who we are, what we hope to be and how we should lead our lives.'-The Washington Times Backman cements his standing as a writer of astonishing depth and proves that he also has very broad range plus the remarkable ability to make you understand the feelings of each of a dozen different characters. 'There are, in the end, real acts of bravery and sacrifice in this appealing novel.'-Wall Street Journal 'Backman is the Dickens of our age, and though you'll cry, your heart is safe in his hands.'-Green Valley News (Arizona) 'As popular Swedish exports go, Backman is up there with Abba and Stieg Larssson.'-The New York Times Book Review Think Friday Night Lights for Swedes.'-O, The Oprah Magazine ' slow burn of a novel about a community that pours all its hopes into a youth hockey team.

'The sentimentally savvy Backman.takes a sobering and solemn look at the ways alienation and acceptance, ethics and emotions nearly destroy a small town and young people.'-Booklist

While the story is dark at times, love, sacrifice, and the bonds of friendship and family shine through ultimately offering hope and even redemption.'-Publishers Weekly 'Lest readers think hockey is the star here, it's Backman's rich characters that steal the show, and his deft handling of tragedy and its effects on an insular town.

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