A review by startjpw23
The Deal of a Lifetime by Fredrik Backman

dark emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The is a novella. None of the characters are named. The narrator is a man who has been very successful in business. This success has come at the expense of spending time with his son. The narrator is kind of hard to like. Because of his success, he considers himself better than most people. He thinks most people just live their lives and don't really leave a mark when they die. The narrator prides himself on being one of the few who does leave a mark. As the book goes on, he makes a very difficult decision. This is an old reference, but the narrator reminds me of the protagonist in the Harry Chapin song "Cat's in the Cradle". I enjoyed the book.
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