A review by charity1313
The Deal of a Lifetime by Fredrik Backman

challenging dark emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I'll save my gushing fangirl rant on Fredrik Backman, it's evident I love his work. This one is different. I didn't know what journey we were going to take and boy was it interesting! A kind of twist on "It's a Wonderful Life" and "A Christmas Carol" but not at the same time. In watching too many kind souls pass away recently (as is often the case during a pandemic) I keep thinking back to,
"not a death for a death but a life for a life". The soul isn't given in death, it's created in living. What a profound statement!
Thought-provoking and existential. 
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