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ClareR (5726 KP) rated The Scandal in Books

Nov 15, 2017  
The Scandal
The Scandal
Fredrik Backman | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Utterly gripping, one of my favourite books this year. Set in a Swedish (I think!) hockey town. Everything revolves around ice hockey. Until a scandal rocks the very foundations of the town. It sets the truth against misplaced loyalties. Which is more important: the Team, or the truth?
I noticed that this was called Beartown in the US. I think I possibly prefer that as a title, however, I believe that The Scandal is closer to the original translated title.
  
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Auburn (57 KP) rated Any Way You Slice It in Books

Apr 10, 2019  
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Any Way You Slice It
Kristine Carlson Asselin | 2017
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A slice of romantic heaven. (Cheesy line necessary). This book is nothing like I expected, combining hockey, pizza and an old enemies to lovers type of romance. For me the most intriguing part was the tension between the main character and her parents. The idea of following in their footsteps just because it's a family tradition was relatable. It helps those trying to make their own way feel like it is possible.
A great read for those who love romance, hockey, and finding yourself through unexpected means.
  
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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Beartown: A Novel in Books

Oct 5, 2020  
Beartown: A Novel
Beartown: A Novel
Fredrik Backman | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Fredrik Backman's latest novel takes place in the small Swedish town of Beartown, which is slowly dying, practically having nothing left but their love of hockey. Their only hope is with their junior hockey team; if they win the finals this year, they're sure things will change for them. However, sometimes change comes in unexpected ways, and Beartown is about to experience that first hand. Find out what I thought of Backman's latest work in my review here.
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2017/05/ice-and-cracks.html