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A review by shaleen64
The Winners by Fredrik Backman
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Whilst the two previous books prepare us for the ending of this trilogy (and this book spells it out at the start) the ending remains nothing but heartbreaking.
Through an even greater range of characters Backman continues to explore important topics such a homophobia, toxic masculinity, victim blaming, racism, classism, grief, friendship and community.
This book is so beautifully written and despite the length of this book, I didn’t want it to end because the trilogy is a masterpiece.
I appreciate that we were able to get a glimpse into each of the characters lives beyond the trilogy ending, even if this too leads to both hope and heartbreak in equal measure.
Benji Ovich is a character that will stay with me for a long time to come and for his story alone I’d recommend this trilogy to anyone.
Through an even greater range of characters Backman continues to explore important topics such a homophobia, toxic masculinity, victim blaming, racism, classism, grief, friendship and community.
This book is so beautifully written and despite the length of this book, I didn’t want it to end because the trilogy is a masterpiece.
I appreciate that we were able to get a glimpse into each of the characters lives beyond the trilogy ending, even if this too leads to both hope and heartbreak in equal measure.
Benji Ovich is a character that will stay with me for a long time to come and for his story alone I’d recommend this trilogy to anyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Medical content, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Child death, Drug use, Homophobia, Suicide, Blood, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Racism, Vomit