🍂🍁Happy first day of fall y'all! I thought it might be appropriate to start off this autumn with a "chilly" read, even though it's anything but chilly here in Texas (99° today🥵), but alas, one can dream...
It is now officially fact for me: Fredrik Backman just never disappoints... I don't know how he does it, but @backmansk captures the human spirit so incredibly well in all of his books. He is able to garner empathy from his readers even toward his most despicable characters and it always surprises me. I end up wondering how in the world I could feel sympathy for a drunk who neglects his daughter, or a convict who has major anger issues. He must have a heart of gold, this Fredrik dude, cuz he sure knows how to write a book that pulls at my heartstrings EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.
I knew so little about hockey going into this novel, and I learned so much about what it is to live in a hockey community by the end. I appreciated how Backman handled the horrific crime that occurred, and was so fascinated at how he included every single person that was affected. He really put some thought into how different decisions would play out - it was impressive indeed.
Of course, as with all of his novels, there are such indelible characters in this series, from sweet Maya, to her best friend Ana (I love how they met), and of course Amat, and dear old Sune... ah, I could go on and on. This author has such a knack for creating unforgettable individuals.
👏👏👏Bravo. Bravo. Bravo.
Read 8/15/22
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