The Deal of a Lifetime and Other Stories by Fredrik Backman

The Deal of a Lifetime and Other Stories

Fredrik Backman with Alice Menzies (Translator), Vanja Vinter (Translator)

192 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories emotional reflective fast-paced
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From the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and Beartown comes a collection of three deeply moving stories about facing life's greatest struggles. Beloved author Fredrik Backman is back with a mesmerizing array of stories about ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 218 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
sad 78%
reflective 76%
hopeful 36%
inspiring 26%
challenging 23%
dark 18%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 27%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.16

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