The Winners
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Narrated by:
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Marin Ireland
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By:
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Fredrik Backman
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'I utterly believed in the residents of Beartown, and felt ripped apart by the events in the book' JOJO MOYES
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO STAND TOGETHER?
‘It’s often said that winners write history, but there are no winners here’
This is a small story about big questions.
It's a story about family, community, life.
It starts with a storm - and a death.
But how does it end?
Two years have passed since the events that no one wants to think about. Everyone has tried to move on, but there’s something about this place that prevents it. The residents continue to grapple with life’s big questions: What is a family? What is a community? And what, if anything, are we willing to sacrifice in order to protect them?
As the locals of Beartown struggle to overcome the past, great change is on the horizon. Someone is coming home after a long time away. Someone will be laid to rest. Someone will fall in love, someone will try to fix their marriage, and someone will do anything to save their children. Someone will submit to hate, someone will fight, and someone will grab a gun and walk towards the ice rink.
So what are the residents of Beartown willing to sacrifice for their home?
Everything.
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'I utterly believed in the residents of Beartown, and felt ripped apart by the events in the book' JOJO MOYES
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-01-23
wonderful trilogy
I absolutely loved this whole trilogy. it ranks in my top three novels of all time. I know it's 3 books but I am reviewing it as a whole story. I have been completely lost (in a good way) in Beartown for the past few weeks and I really, really don't want to say goodbye.
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- Johanna
- 18-06-23
I nearly cried when I finished this trilogy
I will miss Beartown and all of its inhabitants so much. The only thing that let this book down was the narration (although it was better than the narration of books one and two. At least this lady got the Swedish pronunciation right)
Fredrik B has become my favourite author. I devoured these books in a fortnight - which is fast for me. There were many sad moments, as well as so many heartwarming ones. I can’t wait to try and watch it on TV someday soon.
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- David Grillo
- 03-12-22
simply brilliant
would listen to it again. a great writer and a very good translation. Beckman is unique
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- Adela
- 13-02-23
So beautiful 😭
I laughed and cried along with her th characters in this book. It was a joy to listen to.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-11-22
These books changed me
I’ve spent the last few weeks listening to Bear Town, Us Against Them, and The Winners back to back - this trilogy is incredible. I’ve never been so invested in a small town and all it’s characters - I cried at least once per book. Prepare to fall completely in love with these stories!
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-05-23
Amazing storytelling
Wasn’t keen to start with but got hooked in Beartown! Fantastic story weaving and characters that are lifelike, underpinned by often startling events. Captured my imagination - hence my 5 stars!
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- KEVIN H.
- 31-05-23
Moving
Felt immersed in the characters, this book demands empathy from you.
Roller coaster of emotional extremes, brilliantly engaging.
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- Amazon Customer
- 27-11-23
Missing John Sackville
This is a last book in the trilogy. The first two were read by the eloquent and emotive John Sackville. I missed him so much. The writing was still brilliant but this audio version didn't pause, flow and sing like the others.
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- Kelly M
- 19-01-24
Gut wrenching and raw
Just loved returning home to these characters. Could spend time with them for years and years.
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- Bernice
- 23-02-24
Winning Audiobook!
This was so, so good. I did not want it to end.
This is the third book and all of them have been great. Do not be put off by the ice-hockey. This is a story about people and communities that love each other. The characters are well drawn and the storyline has a variety of unexpected twists and turns. It is complex but simple tale, well narrated and satisfying to listen to.
Highly recommended.
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