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The Winners: A Novel (Beartown Series) Hardcover – September 27, 2022

by Fredrik Backman (Author)
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A breathtaking new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anxious People and A Man Called Ove, The Winners returns to the close-knit, resilient community of Beartown for a story about first loves, second chances, and last goodbyes.

Over the course of two weeks, everything in Beartown will change.

Maya Andersson and Benji Ovich, two young people who left in search of a life far from the forest town, come home and joyfully reunite with their closest childhood friends. There is a new sense of optimism and purpose in the town, embodied in the impressive new ice rink that has been built down by the lake.

Two years have passed since the events that no one wants to think about. Everyone has tried to move on, but there’s something about this place that prevents it. The destruction caused by a ferocious late-summer storm reignites the old rivalry between Beartown and the neighboring town of Hed, a rivalry which has always been fought through their ice hockey teams.

Maya’s parents, Peter and Kira, are caught up in an investigation of the hockey club’s murky finances, and Amat—once the star of the Beartown team—has lost his way after an injury and a failed attempt to get drafted into the NHL. Simmering tensions between the two towns turn into acts of intimidation and then violence. All the while, a fourteen-year-old boy grows increasingly alienated from this hockey-obsessed community and is determined to take revenge on the people he holds responsible for his beloved sister’s death. He has a pistol and a plan that will leave Beartown with a loss that is almost more that it can stand.

As it beautifully captures all the complexities of daily life and explores questions of friendship, loyalty, loss, and identity, this emotion-packed novel asks us to reconsider what it means to win, what it means to lose, and what it means to forgive.
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  5. Publication date
    September 27, 2022
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 2.2 x 9 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1982112794
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1982112790
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An Amazon Best Book of October 2022: One of the casualties of modern times is our waning attention spans. Getting lost in a novel, even though it’s such an exquisite pleasure, is something many of us now struggle with, which is why I was daunted by the prospect of picking up the 688 page conclusion to Fredrik Backman’s Beartown trilogy. I mean, soon the CliffsNotes version will be streamable anyway, right? But The Winners is one of those books that will expand your attention span, and your empathy. For those of you who have not read Beartown or Us Against You, fear not. The Winners can be read as a standalone. Nor do you need to be a hockey fan, although it continues the story of the bitter rivalry between two hockey-obsessed towns. But this is merely a backdrop for what Backman does best: mine the emotional complexities of parenthood, marriage, friendships, and the sucker punches in life that can lay us flat, or make us more resilient. With The Winners, Fredrik Backman has added another winner to his beloved oeuvre. —Erin Kodicek, Amazon Editor

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“[An] emotionally wrought, bighearted novel…Backman takes competition, friendship, politics, and town rivalry to appropriately biblical proportions.” –The New York Times

“Backman leaves no emotion unturned, sweeping up the reader in riveting family dramas that jump the boundaries of hockey-town rivalries. Another winner.” —Library Journal (starred review)

“Fredrik Backman is known for his engrossing page-turners, and his latest novel follows suit...A story of revenge, loss, and forgiveness.” –Woman’s World

"Beartown has been the backdrop to some of the darkest dramas of the human heart, but there are still more secrets, rivalries and resentments to contend with in this final installment." —Bookpage

"[A] dramatic and highly satisfying novel, building on themes introduced in the first two books and brilliantly drawing the reader deeply into the story. The translation is nimble and idiomatic, perfectly conveying Backman’s love of language and his wonderful sense of humor. If this really is the last Beartown novel, it’s a hell of a conclusion to an outstanding series" —Booklist, starred review

“Everything Backman’s pen touches oozes with insight and heart. The Winners is sure to be another winner.” —Amazon Book Review

“An often dark, moving story...The book, which works as a standalone read, begins with a devastating storm that leaves a path of destruction in its wake, adding heat to the simmering rivalry between Beartown and the nearby, less-prosperous town of Hed. It’s a world full of both conflict and kindness, where, as the narrator notes, ‘sport is about much more than sport.’” —AARP.com

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atria Books; First Edition (September 27, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 688 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1982112794
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1982112790
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.8 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 2.2 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Fredrik Backman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry, Britt-Marie Was Here, Beartown, Us Against You, and two novellas, And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer and The Deal of a Lifetime, as well as one work of nonfiction, Things My Son Needs to Know About the World. His books are published in more than forty countries. His next novel, Anxious People, will be published in September 2020. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden, with his wife and two children. Connect with him on Facebook and Twitter @BackmanLand or on Instagram @Backmansk.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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This was a great book to end the Beartown series. I do like Fredrik Backman’s style of writing, so perhaps I am biased. However, this book was especially emotional and heartwarming. It has drama, comedy, action, and everything in between.As for the actual physical copy of the book, it is 670 pages and approximately 1.6 inches. But you will finish it quickly because the story is so engaging.Definitely recommend!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece
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Wiping away my tears to write this … this series has been one of the best I have read. This last book broke me completely. So beautifully written, incredible character development, such tender moments and wonderful life lessons shared. These characters are going to stay with me for a long time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!!! The entire series is amazing!!!
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What a great way to end the series!!! Upon arrival of the book, I was already overwhelmed by the size of it lol. Although the story was long, it was everything we needed in the trilogy and more.

The characters we all loved all came full circle, we even saw new ones in this last book. Each and every character is described in such detail that you just feel like you know them personally, as if the author knows how to reach our souls. Each of the characters stories are unique and touching. I knew the ending would be sad, but still was caught off guard. The book was touching and heartfelt, the end had me feeling so emotional, even shed a tear.

The authors way of describing just about anything is so amazing! I truly love his style of writing. I can't wait for his next book/series to release. A must read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!!! The entire series is amazing!!!
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What a great way to end the series!!! Upon arrival of the book, I was already overwhelmed by the size of it lol. Although the story was long, it was everything we needed in the trilogy and more.

The characters we all loved all came full circle, we even saw new ones in this last book. Each and every character is described in such detail that you just feel like you know them personally, as if the author knows how to reach our souls. Each of the characters stories are unique and touching. I knew the ending would be sad, but still was caught off guard. The book was touching and heartfelt, the end had me feeling so emotional, even shed a tear.

The authors way of describing just about anything is so amazing! I truly love his style of writing. I can't wait for his next book/series to release. A must read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fun writing style & more
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Backman has such beautifully developed characters. His attention to detail makes the empathy much more necessary. The exploration into two small forest towns helps the author school us in a set of community awareness. The climax of the book is rolling. This builds tension as one keeps expecting the worse in the story line, like a good game of chess you knew you’d never win. The only negative would be the redundancy in the writing style. However, in contrast to many other authors, Backman is able to weave a complex plot while also introducing an unusual number of well-studied characters. Good read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars WOW
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Just WOW. What an amazing series. I didn't leave a review for the previous two books. I wasn't sure what I thought. This series is a story and told as a story without the usual amount of dialogue that creates a story. It's an immensely powerful story of pain and suffering and violence, also love and accomplishment and grace. It actually made me cry. I never cry
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly right in every way.
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Third in the series, this book is like the others: a fantastic read, well written, compelling, gut wrenching, and too short (at 1700 pages in the trilogy!)
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5.0 out of 5 stars What happened to Amat's mother?
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I am a soccer grandmother, not hockey - however the love of sport and the competition and deep feelings are the same. I've read all of Backman's books, starting with a Man Called Ove. I've loved every one of them! This last one, The Winners, ties up so many loose ends for me. The characters are all endearing, their wins and losses very relatable. Thank you Mr. Backman for these amazing journeys. Hopefully there will be more before long. Bravo!
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4.0 out of 5 stars If you enjoyed Beartown, you'll love The Winners
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
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The story continues, picking up right where it left off. The writing style lets you become a part of it all. While answering questions you needed answers to, it also brings new twists and turns. It gives you the back stories, painting a broad picture that encompasses all the lives touched and what would become of each and every one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Winners
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The Beartown series is one I will remember as Backman portrays characters in honest language that fits real situations. They both held my attention so well that I read them in less than a week. I will recommend this book to many. Looking forward to reading anything more by this author.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quick delivery
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced exciting read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2024
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This book is full of good strong characters. the characters drew me in. It's a fast paced easy, exciting read. There is one triggering rape scene though, so read with caution if this could affect you. I loved reading about the ice hockey matches and can't wait to start on the next in the series
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Ich habe viel gelacht, viel geweint und manchmal war mir vor Spannung auch schlecht. Man weiss ja knapp, was geschehen wird, das aber dennoch zu lesen, war manchmal fast unerträglich. Viel Weisheit reingepackt, ich mochte vor allem, dass man gute Eltern ist, wenn die Kinder leben und genug saubere Unterwäsche haben. Er schafft es einfach, so zu schreiben, dass man nicht mit lesen aufhören will. Man hätte das Buch schon kürzen können, vieles wird wiederholt, aber es wird aus verschiedenen Perspektiven wiederholt und das macht es wichtig. Jede einzelne Person der Geschichte hat ihr Gewicht und bekommt auch genug Aufmerksamkeit. 5 Sterne.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning masterpiece by one of the greatest authors I have come to love.
Reviewed in India on April 24, 2023
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What can I say about Backman that hasn't been said already - that I haven't said already? Last book in the series - I can’t even tell you what I am feeling after reading this masterpiece. He had to go ahead and break my heart. He had to go ahead and smother me in an avalanche of emotions. He had to go ahead and teach me some hard lessons. He had to go ahead and make me feel all the feels. Was it the ending that I was looking for? Well with Backman it hardly ever is.

I cannot write much about the story without giving too much away. I can say that those dear to us who had left Beartown are back. I can say that the unthinkable happens. I can say that new characters are introduced - some will break you and some will make you sigh. I can say that you will fall more deeply in love with the person you loved before. I can say that you will laugh, you will cry and you will hug this book tightly once it is over. I can say that each and every page of this book is peppered with wisdom. I can say that you will feel like annotating each and every page of this book.

“We fool ourselves that we can protect the people we love, because if we accepted the truth we’d never let them out of our sight.”

There is so much I want to say about this book that I can go on forever. Right from the first page, this book will grab you by the throat and not let go. You will be choked with emotions and you will spill a tear or two. Benji, Alicia, Ana, Maya, Peter, Kira, Bobo, Johnny, Hannah, Ramona, Teemu and so many more will stay in your heart forever. I took my time reading this book because I did not want it to get over, secondly, there was so much to absorb in this book that you cannot rush it.

Stunning masterpiece by one of the greatest authors I have come to love. Absolutely recommend.
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