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Us Against You
From the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and Anxious People
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Can a broken town survive a second tragedy? The follow-up to the international bestseller Beartown.
Can a broken town survive a second tragedy?
By the time the last goal is scored, someone in Beartown will be dead...
Us Against You is the story of two towns, two teams and what it means to believe in something bigger than yourself. It's about how people come together - sometimes in anger, often in sorrow, but also through love. And how, when we stand together, we can bring a town back to life.
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Fredrik Backman's Us Against You is highly praised for its insightful portrayal of small-town life and the complexities of community dynamics. Reviewers commend Backman's ability to blend dark and gritty elements with moments of hope and humour, creating a narrative that evokes a wide range of emotions. The novel is described as a compelling exploration of human nature, group mentality, and moral dilemmas, drawing comparisons to beloved works that transcend their central themes.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781405930239
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 May 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 199.0mm
Weight: 299g
Pages: 432
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Number 1 New York Times bestseller FREDRIK BACKMAN made his literary debut in 2012 with the global sensation A Man Called Ove - now in development as a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks. Wickedly funny, touching and wise, Fredrik Backman's novels are odysseys of the ordinary man and woman, and stunningly moving tales of everyday courage. Up to now, Fredrik Backman has written six highly acclaimed novels, two heartfelt novellas about life and love, and one non-fiction book about parenthood. His books have sold more than 15 million copies in 46 languages and the Swedish film adaption of A Man Called Ove was nominated for two Academy Awards. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden, with his wife and two children.
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