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    Condition
    Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
    Brand
    Unbranded
    Type
    Novel
    MPN
    Does not apply
    ISBN
    9781501160769
    Book Title
    Beartown : a Novel
    Book Series
    Beartown Ser.
    Publisher
    Atria Books
    Item Length
    9.2 in
    Publication Year
    2017
    Format
    Hardcover
    Language
    English
    Illustrator
    Yes
    Item Height
    1.2 in
    Author
    Fredrik Backman
    Genre
    Fiction
    Topic
    Small Town & Rural, Literary, Humorous / General, Sports
    Item Weight
    20.9 Oz
    Item Width
    6.1 in
    Number of Pages
    432 Pages

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    Publisher
    Atria Books
    ISBN-10
    1501160761
    ISBN-13
    9781501160769
    eBay Product ID (ePID)
    228478431

    Product Key Features

    Book Title
    Beartown : a Novel
    Number of Pages
    432 Pages
    Language
    English
    Topic
    Small Town & Rural, Literary, Humorous / General, Sports
    Publication Year
    2017
    Illustrator
    Yes
    Genre
    Fiction
    Author
    Fredrik Backman
    Book Series
    Beartown Ser.
    Format
    Hardcover

    Dimensions

    Item Height
    1.2 in
    Item Weight
    20.9 Oz
    Item Length
    9.2 in
    Item Width
    6.1 in

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    Trade
    LCCN
    2017-000377
    Reviews
    PRAISE FOR BEARTOWN "Backman is a masterful writer, his characters familiar yet distinct, flawed yet heroic. . . 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. A thoroughly empathetic examination of the fragile human spirit, Backman's latest will resonate a long time.", Mr. 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. . . . 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., [It's] Backman's rich characters that steal the show, and his deft handling of tragedy and its effects on an insular town.  While the story is dark at times, love, sacrifice, and the bonds of friendship and family shine through ultimately offering hope and even redemption., [It's] Backman's rich characters that steal the show, and his deft handling of tragedy and its effects on an insular town. While the story is dark at times, love, sacrifice, and the bonds of friendship and family shine through ultimately offering hope and even redemption., The sentimentally savvy Backman (A Man Called Ove, 2014) takes a sobering and solemn look at the ways alienation and acceptance, ethics and emotions nearly destroy a small town and young people., [A] slow burn of a novel about a community that pours all its hopes into a youth hockey team. Think Friday Night Lights for Swedes., 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.  While the story is dark at times, love, sacrifice, and the bonds of friendship and family shine through ultimately offering hope and even redemption., Another solid offering from best-selling Swedish author Backman, with many parallels for American readers and small towns everywhere.
    Synopsis
    NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY: LibraryReads - BookBrowse - Goodreads "You'll love this engrossing novel." -- People The bestselling author of A Man Called Ove returns with a dazzling, profound novel about a small town with a big dream--and the price required to make it come true. 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 hopes and 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., "You'll love this engrossing novel." -- People From the bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and Anxious People, Fredrik Backman captivates readers with a dazzling, profound novel about a small town with a big dream--and the price required to make it come true. 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 hopes and 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.
    LC Classification Number
    PT9877.12.A32B5513

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    • by arnh-susa
      Jul 05, 2017Top favorable review

      Beartown

      Very different from previous books, sad ending. Still a compelling read. Looking forward to his next book. My favorites are a man called over and my grandmother... Fascinating storyteller.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: o8Q3bXlvRzG@Deleted

    • by wainscott09
      Jun 25, 2019Top critical review

      If you are a fan of junior league hockey, you might like this book.

      If you area fan of junior league hockey, you might like the book. We’re reading it for Book Club where our husband’s will join in the discussion. I don’t think my husband is finding all that compelling. Backman is a very good writer. Really liked some of his other books.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: triadgoodwill

    • by marys7577
      Dec 17, 2019

      Big fan of Fredrik Backman

      Fredrik Backman is a master writer. Bear Town is the first book I read of his but had borrowed it from the library. I wanted it on my bookshelf. My husband is now savoring the story after getting hooked on Backman with A Man Called Ove. You cannot go wrong with any Backman book.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: melsobsession

    • by retireejane
      Nov 27, 2018

      If you like hockey, you'll love this book!

      Hooked on this book from the very first sentence! So many twists and turns. As always, an enjoyable book by Bachman that is hard to put down.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

    • by kashim47
      Dec 26, 2018

      Bear Town

      Bought this for my book club. We all agreed the first third or so was excruciatingly slow, but then it picked up. Turned out to be one of the best I have read. Just got the sequel & will start it soon.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: betterworldbooks

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