The Winners by Fredrik Backman is the concluding novel in the Beartown trilogy and it does not disappoint.

Set two years after the events of the previous book, the story delves into the lives of the residents of Beartown as they grapple with their past and face new challenges.

The novel explores profound questions about family, community, and sacrifice as the ongoing battles on and off pitch continue. and as the town deals with the return of a long-absent resident, a funeral, new love, and attempts to mend broken relationships, tensions rise, leading to moments of conflict and resolution.
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Backman's storytelling is both compelling and thought-provoking, filled with passion and a real insight into the multi-faceted characters he has created.

The Winners is a powerful conclusion to the series, leaving readers with a sense of hope and reflection.
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I loved this trilogy, Fredrick Backman writes so well that I get caught up in the final installment of these two ice hockey towns and their complex dynamics. Worth a read. Many thanks to Netgalley and Simon and Schuster UK for the ARC

Full review to come on Goodreads and Amazon. Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for a review copy

What a perfect way to end the Beartown trilogy. This is easily the most impactful series I have ever read, and it’s one that will always hold a special place in my heart. These characters and their lives will stay with me forever.

This instalment is an emotional rollercoaster; it really puts you through it. The highs and the lows will both make you cry, happy tears and the sad. I have honestly sobbed my way through this series but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Highly recommend and a series I will absolutely revisit as soon as my heart can take it.

The Winners is the perfect end to the Beartown trilogy. Devastating and devastatingly beautiful, Backman’s lyrical style and deftness for plot and pacing make this a heart stopping read that you won’t be able to put down.

This is what you call top tier fiction. Fredrik Backman is a legend. What a book. The story of Bearyown and its residents is one that will stay with me for all my life.

I love Backmanns style of writing and the warmth he brings to his stories. I am forever recommending his books. I have loved all 3 of the beartown books, I couldn't possibly choose a favourite. I love that backman writes in a way that really allows us to immerse ourselves I'm this wonderful town.
He can do no wrong in my eyes.
Wonderful book.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this ARC.
Fredrik Backman is one of my all time favorite authors, his books having changed my life. Every time I hear that somebody hasn't read in quite some time I instantly recommend them one of his books.

I was initially surprised when I found out that the third book in the Beartown series was coming out, but was overjoyed that I could reconnect with some of the most beloved characters such as: Peter, Benji, Maya, Anna, Amat and Ramona. Whatever I had expected, however, did not happen.

A true masterpiece, even from the first few pages, this book shocks you with an ominous opening that is bound to rip up your heart. As it is a book about loss and grief, but also the darkness of power I sensed that Backman would explore how people are capable of great evil but also of even greater good. The characters that he has created within this series are amongst some of the most vivid and well written that I have ver read about and their stories will impress any reader to the verge of tears.

Even though most of the themes discussed in this book are pretty heartbreaking and said this is also a homage to the eternal flame of forgiveness, love and family. We can see these things reflected in many character dynamics within the book, maybe most obviously in Peter and Kira who struggle defining themselves as individuals but also as the parents of their daughter. Most of the characters in this book have made mistakes and we get to see them struggle with their demons but we see it all unfold through a very specific lens since some of the main themes in this book are redemption and community support.

Overall, "The Winners" is a powerful book that discusses important topics. It will stay with the readers long after they have finished reading and although tears might be shed, readers will still laugh and in the very end feel inspired, because there is yet hope for humanity.

This was an incredible ending to this stunning series. I once again loved the setting of the book. Taking a closer look at each of the characters and getting to catch up with them all, I loved the sense of community.

In a forest in Sweden two towns, Beartown & Hed, are at war. Their world revolves around ice hockey & the rivalry between the teams & the supporters seeps into everything. On first glance, unless you are a huge ice hockey fan, this might seem to be a bit - boring ? However this long book is very far from that. This is the third in a trilogy & I arrived late to the party but I absolutely loved this book. The wide variety of characters & the setting totally drew me in. I was so sorry to say goodbye to those people I had grown to know & love. Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for letting me read & review this super book.

This is a four star review for the entire trilogy! I absolutely loooved this story!

In this trilogy we meet the residents of Beartown, a fierce Ice hockey community. In book 1 it leads up to a terrible evident that changes the lives of everyone. That event is still threaded through all three books and we continue to see the fallout and devastation caused.

Backman writes beautifully, each book just builds up this anxiety. As the reader you know something is about to happen and you just want to keep reading. He just knows how to grab the reader and fully immerse them into his writing. I fell in love with all the characters and became so invested in them.

This last book was just under 700 pages but worth it. The ending of this trilogy was emotional and heartbreaking.

What a trilogy! I was wondered as it’s a massive book but so happy I read it on kindle. Such an emotional read

Fredrik Backman has completed this series with such a sad story throughout but ultimately it is heartwarming to see how people come through for each and come together. But a deeper look at what drives them and what drives people apart. Communities, families and friendships are tested throughout, maybe more so in this third instalment but the writing style is so gripping that you are right there and unable to put the book down.
There are definitely times when the the story feels bleak and so maybe feels like it is dragging but the whole package makes it worth while.
The ripple effects that go through these communities with each seemingly small decision of the individuals and the impact that has on everyone makes you want to pray for everyone in Beartown...and Hed.

Such a brilliant book, well written and fantastic characters.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

It's definitely a good sign when I'm both desperate to finish a book so I know how it ends and also don't want it to end because then one of my favourite trilogies of all time will be over. The Winners, the third in the series of novels set in Beartown, is both beautiful and devastating. I spent the last half an hour reading through tears. Backman managed to wrap up the series perfectly and break my heart at the same time. I know this is our last visit to Beartown but I am gutted that it is over.

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy.

I absolutely loved this one. It’s the first that I’ve read of Fredrik Backman and I loved his writing style, I will absolutely have to go back and read the others in this series. Many different stories were told all intertwining all making you think and feel things and in the end I loved almost all of the people from Beartown and Hed.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an advanced digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

How do you finish a series which has captured hearts and minds…souls..I read Beartown for the first time in January and was immediately enraptured by this unique style of writing, by an immense story and ultimately by the characters. To inhabit a space with Benji, Ramola and the many unique personalities that populate this ice world has been a dream this year.

It’s clear that Backman has put his heart and soul into writing an ending. From the very first page with the wildest of storms swirling round Beartown the story was building to its climax. This was a storm which introduced new characters, sharpened the battle lines between Beartown and Hed as a stadium is battered by the weather, and in which someone dies. It brings characters back to the town who have strayed far away and in true Backman style it intimates what is to come.

This is the ultimate in finales. I felt my emotions swinging around as wildly as the weather wondering what would happen to my favourite characters. I fell in love again with Benji and his family and became a fan of a hockey team again..and part of the community. It was very clear to me in the early chapters what was going to happen but that did not detract from the experience, rather it was like following a footpath in the snow which you are pretty sure is leading you home. I laughed, cried and was totally immersed in the magic of this community..
Was this perfect, no..but it was an ending which delivered everything that this story needed. Fabulous.

With many thanks to Netgalley and Simon and Schuster for my digital copy.

So, I made the mistake of going into this book without realizing it's part of a trilogy. That being said, I quickly picked up the back story and fell for the characters.

Fredrik Backman is the master of writing a sentence packed with so much meaning, emotion, and wisdom that it will stay with you for a long time after you finish the book.

His characters are complex, the plot will hook you, his descriptions are borderline poetry, and the use of multiple points of view/narrators lets you see—and feel—this amazing story.

I've already ordered more books by this author!

Brilliant—The full FIVE stars from me.

Thank you to #netgalley for the copy in exchange for an honest review.

I’ve just finished and I can’t breathe. Probably the most beautiful series of books I’ve ever read, and will ever read.

Wow! What an amazing book!!
Would love to read more from the author.
Thankyou netgalley for the Arc!