*Seems to be the novel that has all the book "buzz" this fall. I was looking for a novel to select for BBC (Boy's Book Club) and decided to go with Backman's newest work of fiction.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*A bank robbery gone awry.
*A hostage situation during an apartment open house.
*A father/son detective team set out to solve the "mystery".
*A cast of characters that each possess their own "anxiety" and outlook on the world.
*Bring them all together and you have Fredrik Backman's novel in a "nutshell".
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*The start-up of the story was strong, engaging, and pulled me in.
*The overall mystery of the hostage situation held my interest.
*The few "twists and turns" surprised and amazed me.
*Some of the pages describing the lives of the hostages lost my attention and I did a bit of scanning.
*Overall, I enjoyed the story, but didn't think it was as strong and entertaining as some of the previous novels by Backman.
Who Should Read It:
*I do think fans of Fredrik Backman would enjoy the story. I also think readers of character-driven stories would also be an audience for the novel. The read was fun, different, and a bit quirky. Happy Reading!
*I do think fans of Fredrik Backman would enjoy the story. I also think readers of character-driven stories would also be an audience for the novel. The read was fun, different, and a bit quirky. Happy Reading!
Rating: 3 STARS out of 5 Stars
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