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The Winners by Fredrik Backman
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it was amazing
bookshelves: audio, buddy-read, libby, favorites, top-reads-for-2022, favorite-authors, favorite-audio

There’s really nothing I can add to what’s already been said. Simply put…this was a beautifully written novel that will appeal to all readers regardless of age or background.

I fell in love with these characters in book one Beartown and continued to follow their journeys through book two, Us Against You Now as the final chapter of the trilogy plays out, I’m left emotionally spent.

There is so much to take away from this series. And every reader will find an aspect of this book that relates to them. For me it was the strength and determination of the families. How no matter what was happening in the community around them their loyalty to the family core held strong.

My favorite character was Ana, so fierce and loved so deeply. Her friendship with Maya was beautiful and sincerely warmed my heart.

I listened to the audio as I did for the entire series. Marin Ireland is incredibly gifted as she unfolded the tale, taking you deep into these hockey towns bringing every character to vivid life.

Once again, I am floored that this entire trilogy was written in Swedish and so exactingly translated to English (and I’m sure many other languages). Nothing was lost in translation. Every nuance and heartfelt moment shined through.

Hands-down one of the best series I’ve read. Sad to see it come to an end but so looking forward to seeing where this author take us next.

A buddy read with Susanne that we both loved. The discussions were fascinating as we discovered what parts of the book touched us the most…and yes they were different parts!

Thank you to my local Library 🎧.
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Reading Progress

July 18, 2022 – Shelved
July 18, 2022 – Shelved as: to-read
September 28, 2022 – Started Reading
September 28, 2022 – Shelved as: audio
September 28, 2022 – Shelved as: buddy-read
September 28, 2022 – Shelved as: libby
October 1, 2022 – Shelved as: favorites
October 1, 2022 – Shelved as: top-reads-for-2022
October 1, 2022 – Finished Reading
December 23, 2022 – Shelved as: favorite-authors
August 18, 2023 – Shelved as: favorite-audio

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message 1: by Cara (last edited Oct 14, 2022 12:04PM) (new)

Cara Great review, Kaceey💕!!!! Glad you enjoyed this book!!!!


Maureen ( NOT RECEIVING NOTIFICATIONS) Lovely review Kaceey 💓


Melissa (Trying to Catch Up) Fantastic review Kaceey. I loved this one so much too. He has an amazing way with words.


Margaret M - (too far behind to catch up although trying to spend more time on GR) Fabulous review Kaceey 💖


message 5: by Kevin (new)

Kevin Excellent review Kaceey! I need to read the 2nd and 3rd. Thanks


Kaceey Cara wrote: "Great review, Kaceey💕!!!!.glad you enjoyed this book!!!!"

Thank you so much Cara!💞💞


Kaceey Maureen wrote: "Lovely review Kaceey 💓"

Thank you Maureen!💖


Kaceey Melissa (LifeFullyBooked) wrote: "Fantastic review Kaceey. I loved this one so much too. He has an amazing way with words."

Thank you Melissa! He is such a gifted author! Glad you loved this one too!💜


message 9: by Marty (new) - added it

Marty Fried Great review, Kaceey. It inspires me to get around to reading the 2nd book of the series now that this one is out.


message 10: by Jayme (new)

Jayme Wonderful review! 💕


Kaceey Margaret M - semi hiatus until end October wrote: "Fabulous review Kaceey 💖"

Thank you Margaret!💖


Kaceey Kevin wrote: "Excellent review Kaceey! I need to read the 2nd and 3rd. Thanks"

Thank you Kevin! I loved the whole series, but I think Beartown is still my favorite!


Kaceey Marty wrote: "Great review, Kaceey. It inspires me to get around to reading the 2nd book of the series now that this one is out."

Thank you Marty! Hope you enjoy book two….and this one as well!


Kaceey Jayme wrote: "Wonderful review! 💕"

Thank you Jayme!💖


MarilynW A part of me doesn't want this to end but another part is glad that I'll never see them again so that I can picture them doing pretty good mostly, in the future. Lovely review, Kaceey! 💗


message 16: by Kay (new)

Kay Wonderful review Kaceey!🥰


message 17: by Misty (new)

Misty You may have finally convinced me to give this one a go, well done.


message 18: by Tina (new)

Tina An excellent review Kaceey! I'm going to read this one at some point.


Kaceey MarilynW wrote: "A part of me doesn't want this to end but another part is glad that I'll never see them again so that I can picture them doing pretty good mostly, in the future. Lovely review, Kaceey! 💗"

Thank you Marilyn! I love that!💖 maybe we will have the chance to revisit them down the road!


Kaceey Kay wrote: "Wonderful review Kaceey!🥰"

Thank you Kay!💖


Kaceey Misty wrote: "You may have finally convinced me to give this one a go, well done."

Yay! Thank you Misty! Hope you enjoy! Make sure to start at the beginning of the trilogy!


Kaceey Tina wrote: "An excellent review Kaceey! I'm going to read this one at some point."

Thank you Tina! Hope you enjoy!💞


message 23: by Catherine (new) - added it

Catherine (alternativelytitledbooks) - so very behind! I just LOVE Backman! I honestly wish I’d started reading his books sooner! I put the first of this trilogy on hold so I can get to it ASAP and meet these wonderful characters. Fantastic review, Kaceey, so glad it was a 5 star winner for you!! 💞


Kaceey Catherine wrote: "I just LOVE Backman! I honestly wish I’d started reading his books sooner! I put the first of this trilogy on hold so I can get to it ASAP and meet these wonderful characters. Fantastic review, Kac..."

Thank you Catherine! I hope you love these books! (I know you will)! Can’t wait to see your thoughts!


message 25: by Kat (new)

Kat Wonderful review, Kaceey! I definitely need to read this series! 💗


Kaceey Kat wrote: "Wonderful review, Kaceey! I definitely need to read this series! 💗"

Thank you Kat! One of my favorite series! Hope you will love it too!💖


message 27: by Baba (new)

Baba Some deep praise, looks like I have to give this trilogy a shot, thanks for sharing Kaceey :)


Kaceey Baba wrote: "Some deep praise, looks like I have to give this trilogy a shot, thanks for sharing Kaceey :)"

Thank you Baba! Hope you enjoy! It’s an amazing series!🤩


Sujoya - theoverbookedbibliophile Fantastic review, Kaceey!🧡


Canadian Jen Fab review, Kaceey!! I’m so glad to see all the stars. I need to get to this one soon!


message 31: by Rosh (new) - rated it 5 stars

Rosh Thrilled to see even your fab review and 5 star rating for this, Kaceey! What an amazing finish it was to the trilogy! I will miss these characters. ♥


Kaceey Sujoya wrote: "Fantastic review, Kaceey!🧡"

Thank you Sujoya!🧡


Kaceey Jen wrote: "Fab review, Kaceey!! I’m so glad to see all the stars. I need to get to this one soon!"

Thank you Jen! Hope you enjoy it too! Can’t wait to see what you think!


Kaceey Rosh [semi-hiatus in October] wrote: "Thrilled to see even your fab review and 5 star rating for this, Kaceey! What an amazing finish it was to the trilogy! I will miss these characters. ♥"

Thank you Rosh! I’ll miss them too!😥. Loved your review for this one too!💖


Jasmin Carrington I am reading The Winners right now and I am already sad that this is the last book. I am with you - I am amazed that his books are written in Swedish and nothing is lost in translation. More credit should be given to the translators


Kaceey Jasmin wrote: "I am reading The Winners right now and I am already sad that this is the last book. I am with you - I am amazed that his books are written in Swedish and nothing is lost in translation. More credit..."

Hope you enjoy!
That’s a great point Jasmin! We don’t hear enough about the translators! An amazing job!🤩🙌


Meredith (Trying to catch up!) Fabulous review, Kaceey! I am so glad you love this series too!


Kaceey Meredith (Slowly Catching Up) wrote: "Fabulous review, Kaceey! I am so glad you love this series too!"

Thank you Meredith! So sad it’s over!😥


Debbie W. Wonderful review, Kaceey! I agree - a fantastic series. Did you know that Marin Ireland also narrates Backman's book Anxious People?


message 40: by Jennifer (Jaye) (new)

Jennifer (Jaye) High praise indeed Kaceey, such a wonderful review, so glad you enjoyed it 💕💕💕


Kaceey Debbie wrote: "Wonderful review, Kaceey! I agree - a fantastic series. Did you know that Marin Ireland also narrates Backman's book Anxious People?"

Thank you Debbie! Yes! She was amazing in that book! That was one of my all time favorite audios!🤩💗


Kaceey Jennifer (Jaye) SK wrote: "High praise indeed Kaceey, such a wonderful review, so glad you enjoyed it 💕💕💕"

Thank you so much Jennifer!💗💗


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