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The Deal of a Lifetime
The Deal of a Lifetime | Fredrik Backman
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CogsOfEncouragement
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Pickpick

Just 65 pages, and cuts to the heart.
#WinterGames #SnowAngels

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freeatlast1137
Deal of a Lifetime | Fredrik Backman
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Pickpick

A novella about a wealthy man coming to terms with his diagnosis and the way he had lived his life.

Fredrik Bachman is one of my favorite authors, I just love his writing style that makes you love the character even when they are not always the greatest.

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TLuvs
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Super short, 66ish pages or 45 min audiobook, but I've never read FB before. Let's see how this goes. It has good reviews.

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JanuarieTimewalker13
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Pickpick

A strange but intriguing novella. Absentee father who lived his life for success, makes an extraordinarily self sacrificing choice. I‘ll read anything Backman writes. He‘s that good.

bookaholic1 I agree 3y
JanuarieTimewalker13 @bookaholic1 Not sure if you‘ve tried Jonas Jonasson yet, also Swedish, but I think you would like him. I‘m currently reading The Girl Who Saved The King Of Sweden and loving it!! I was just going through my posts and thought I‘d comment! 1y
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HollyBolly
Pickpick

Soft pick. I think I just am not a huge fan of short stories. Not enough time to get invested.

megnews Same here 3y
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AvidReader25
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Mehso-so

Not of favorite of his and really not a Christmas story. This short novella questions what you would give up to save someone else. There‘s not much time to delve into the characters, and I wasn‘t left with a huge emotional feeling. Just a quick read and not quite up to par with his novels.

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Ladygodiva7
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Book 36 of 2021.

Because, Fredrik Backman.

#MugsOfLitsy

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Lizwarnerpdx
Panpan

Another audiobook - but a different narrator. I didn‘t like this one. Maybe because of the style, the short length. But also I never grew to like the main character, even when he did something good. I‘ve liked everything else Bachman has written (that I‘ve read…) except this one.

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DavidDiamond
Deal of a Lifetime | Fredrik Backman
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Would you sacrifice your life to save another even if that meant erasing your entire existence so that no one would remember you? This is the central idea in this short novella by Fredrik Backman.

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Mem_ugh
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MelKelsey
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Pickpick

Book 7

I love Backman's books-- the writing, stories, and characters. I listened to this novella about a man in the cancer ward. Each night he sees a woman who comes to collect the souls of those who die. He attempts to make a deal, to trade a life for a life, and learns the value of life. It's an emotional, poignant story. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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AmyK1
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A short story about the choices we make and how they affect others. It wasn‘t at all what I was expecting but it was still good. 26pts for #merryreaders #wintergames #wintergames2020

@Clwojick @StayCurious

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Tattooedteacher
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First book of my #dashingdecember #readathon done. This was a really short story about choices, redemption, and sacrifices. Unfortunately, some of them were sacrifices not made. It still has me thinking now and I went back to read sections again. Interesting.

Andrew65 I enjoyed this back in January. 4y
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Tattooedteacher
Deal of a Lifetime | Fredrik Backman
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Santa‘s Underwear was big hit this week in the classroom.

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aperfectmjk
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Mehso-so

Just finished this quick novella. Santino Fontana is one of my favorite narrators, it's always a pleasure listening to him. To me, he's telling a story, and not just reading it.

#WinterGames2020 #readnosedreindeer #littenlisten #bookmasbingo #averymerrybingo #festiveflicks #bookspinbingo #bookishbingo #CrushTheRush #ReadYourWay @StayCurious @TheAromaofBooks @MidnightBookGirl @Jadams1776 @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick @TheSpineView @Traci1

Jadams89 🎄🎉 4y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4y
TheSpineView 👍📖📚 4y
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick 🎄You're doing great!🎄 4y
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Traci1
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⭐⭐⭐
I loved A Man Called Ove, so maybe I was expecting too much with this one, but it just didn't give me the feels I was anticipating. Not that it wasn't a good little story. It was. Just not Ove level emotion.

First story down for #wintergames #merryreaders @Clwojick +26 points
Book 1/25 (reset my December goal) #crushtherush @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick
Book 1/25 #readyourway @TheSpineView

Clwojick I haven‘t loved any of his other books as much as Ove, but My Grandmothers asked Me To Tell You She‘s Sorry is my second favourite. 4y
Traci1 @Clwojick I have Grandma, so I'll try that one next. I had started Beantown, but it was so much hockey talk, and I didn't get very far. 4y
Traci1 *Beartown 4y
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TheSpineView 🤩📚🎄❄ 4y
Clwojick I bailed on Beartown twice. 🙈 4y
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick A mediocre read but *yay* points!💙 4y
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sophierayton
The Deal of a Lifetime | Fredrik Backman
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Mehso-so

And the winner for the most depressing Christmastime story goes to.... Fredrik Backman for The Deal of a Lifetime.
He's a great writer, but this is my least favourite of his works I've experienced so far.

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Jen2
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Pooh always says it best! Liked this story, not at all what I thought it would be.

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rather_be_reading
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Mehso-so

Book 36 of 2020
#audiobook

RedxoHearts You've been busy! :) 5y
Geenie 👍👏 5y
YaYa_Reads @rather_be_reading I was in tears reading this 😩 5y
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Panic70
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This one was between so-so and a pick. I decided on pick after I continued to think about it after the ending. My audiobook has a Christmas tree on the cover. This cover matches the story more. Also it‘s a novella. So it was a super quick read. My first book by Backman for #authoramonth2020

Soubhiville Logged📚 (be sure to tag me in your reviews so I see them 😊) 5y
Panic70 @Soubhiville I‘ll make sure I do that going forward! Need to look up this months author. 😁 5y
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OriginalCyn620
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A wonderful story that gave me all the feels!
#authoramonth

Soubhiville Logged, that‘s 2📚 5y
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Megabooks
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Oh Fredrik, why must I always cry at your books?

Beautiful little novella about the choices we make, how they affect other people, and why we make them. He lays it out so plainly, but his characters are so vivid.

Santino Fontana is becoming a favored #audiobook narrator.

#authoramonth @Soubhiville

NeedsMoreBooks I have the exact same question 😭 5y
Soubhiville Logged, that‘s 2 📚 5y
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Megabooks
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1. These are my two most recent. An order of socks and a mug from Out of Print. And another booksleeve from Jena at StoryTimeSleeve on Etsy.
2. EVERYDAY!!! It‘s not a night without audiobooks. I‘m listening to the tagged one next.
3. Not new but...wonderful!

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Thank you!! 💗💗 5y
Eggs Thanks for playing Meg! You go girl! on the audiobooking 👏🏻👏🏻 5y
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Crazeedi Thanks for tag!! How do you audio without falling asleep 😉😊 5y
Megabooks @Eggs Thanks!! 😁😁 5y
Megabooks @Crazeedi I watch tv on mute too. I‘ve started The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross. It‘s really the perfect show to watch on mute! 5y
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CareBear
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I finished my first book for unofficial #24in48. Short stories/novellas aren‘t really my thing but this still has the signature Backman pull on heart strings.

⭐️⭐️⭐️

#authoramonth

Soubhiville Logged 📚, that‘s 2 (edited) 5y
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throwmeabook
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A short, poignant story of missed opportunities, life choices and redemption. The illustrations were lovely. 💕 #AuthorAMonth2020 @Soubhiville

Soubhiville Logged, that‘s 2 📚 5y
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Amiable
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This novella includes Backman‘s usual poignant writing style. I just wish it was longer.

#AuthorAMonth

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NeedsMoreBooks
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Another short and beautiful novella about a famous and rich person who makes a deal of saving a young girl‘s life, both suffering from cancer. Told from the perspective of the father/successful businessman, the novella also touches upon missed chances, importance of time, value of family, and doing the right thing. #AuthorAMonth Chronic bingo for #jennyis30 completed in a day for #Booked2020

Cinfhen I almost started listening to this one today 💖 5y
NeedsMoreBooks @Cinfhen it is short and sweet 💖 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Nice job! 📚♥️👊🏻 5y
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alisiakae I wish my library had this book! (edited) 5y
Soubhiville Logged, that‘s 2 📚 5y
NeedsMoreBooks @4thhouseontheleft it is pretty good 😊 5y
NeedsMoreBooks @Soubhiville thank you 😊 5y
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Andrew65
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My first book read for #authoramonth
A short but very poignant story. Very different in the way it‘s laid out with an ending that hits home and leaves you asking questions about life and the moral decision that is at the very heart of the book. The story quietly drills away at your brain afterwards and I think hits home more as the time grows after you finish it. Was going to so-so as not a fan of novellas but found I couldn‘t in the end!

Crazeedi I enjoyed all the books I've read by him, but this one I picked up, then put back! I cant seem to do Novellas 5y
Andrew65 @Crazeedi Usually I don‘t either or short stories. I need more depth in books. 5y
Andrew65 @Soubhiville I‘ve noticed this review doesn‘t have a logged on. Thanks 😊 5y
Soubhiville Gotcha! Logged📚. Thanks, sorry I missed it! 5y
Andrew65 @Soubhiville Must be impossible to keep on top of them all. Very grateful for the brilliant job you do. 😊 👍👏 5y
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Andrew65
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Picked this up from the library today so going to start the #authoramonth Challenge with this book. Love Fredrik Backman‘s writing so am sure I‘ll enjoy it.

booksbrewsandbooze I love his writing too! 5y
Andrew65 @booksbrewsandbooze His writing is excellent. 5y
booksbrewsandbooze @Andrew65 One of the greats of our time! 5y
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Eggs
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#authoramonth2020
@Soubhiville
Unusual but poignant

Andrew65 Haven‘t just finished I agree totally. 5y
Eggs 🙂🙂 @Andrew65 (edited) 5y
Soubhiville @Eggs is this your review? I‘m logging just in case. 📚 5y
Eggs Thanks @Soubhiville 💗 5y
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LauraJ
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Mehso-so

Predictable and a little sappy for me.
#AuthorAMonth @Soubhiville

Soubhiville Logged 📚😊 5y
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Dakotabookgirl
Pickpick

Great short story!

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TamTracy
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Pickpick

This is a very touching story about family, parenting, death, and decisions. Beautifully written. Loved it.

BookNotes Love this author and the covers of his books. ❤️ 5y
TamTracy @CherylRussell Yes they are beautiful. ♥️ 5y
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StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego
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A quick, yet thoughtful read.

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KT1432
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As others have mentioned, this was not particularly Christmas-y, and it was different than I expected... actually rather sad. But I liked it. The premise of what would we give up to save someone else was interesting. Probably between 3 and 4 ⭐️s! #WinterGames #TMSkellington #HolidayRead

coffees 21pts!! 12-17 oh that one sounds interesting! :0 i'm always a fan of these questions 5y
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britt_reads
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This wasn‘t as Christmasy as I was expecting, but I enjoyed the story.

#wintergames #teamfozziwig #holidayread
@BarkingMadRun @Clwojick @StayCurious

BarkingMadRead 🎄🎄🎄 5y
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Liatrek
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BarkingMadRead 🎄🎄🎄 5y
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Libby1
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I liked this. It‘s a simple, straightforward story.

How far would you really be prepared to go to save a life?

KathyWheeler I liked this book a lot. It wasn‘t what I was expecting, but I liked it. (edited) 5y
Libby1 @KathyWheeler - I felt the same. 😊 5y
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Libby1
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Does anyone else think that those drinking glasses look like they‘re frowning?

It‘s as if they‘re pessimists, and the glass is always half empty with them.

hermyknee Haha yes I see it 5y
TrishB 😁😁 5y
tessavi Or they are disappointed to see Coffee hanging out with Beer. 5y
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Libby1 @hermyknee , @TrishB , @tessavi - I wonder if this was intentional? 😊 5y
RealBooks4ever 😆😆😆 5y
Libby1 @RealBooks4ever - 😊 Unfortunately, I think that‘s the kind of drinking glass I‘d be. 5y
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Libby1
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I didn‘t expect beautiful illustrations. 💙

megnews Aw man, I read the ebook and there weren‘t any illustrations. 5y
sudi Beautiful illustration 😍 and i love the nail color too 💙 5y
LaurenELovesToRead OMG WOW! 5y
youneverarrived Oh wow 😍 5y
Libby1 @megnews , @sudi , @LaurenELovesToRead , @youneverarrived - it was a lovely surprise turning the page to find this illustration. I‘m wondering if the author drew them, as I couldn‘t find them accredited to anyone else on the book. 5y
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MsLeah8417
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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MusicallyMorgan
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I‘ll never stopped being amazed by Fredrik Backman. ❤️

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Cityofamber
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Mehso-so

I tried this one again yesterday and was still disappointed. 🤷‍♀️😂

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Sills
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Need a short story-read Fredrik Backman"The Deal of a Lifetime"! Great short story plus nostalgic pictures artistically done to compliment the book? @JoanehSmith @ReadingisMyPassion

tpixie Yes!!! I‘m behind on Bachman! I need to catch up!! 6y
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megnews
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Another great Backman #novella. I‘m going to have to try one of his full-length novels next.

Book 86/90 3/3/19

megnews @irre that‘s the one I think I‘m planning to start with 6y
ErikasMindfulShelf Yeah!! I love all his books. 6y
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thebluestocking
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Mehso-so

I did not love this novella from one of my favorite authors. While the ideas were interesting, the worth of a life and the mechanisms of choice and death, there was not enough development of the characters to get the depth of feeling I‘ve come to expect from Backman.

MelissaSue81 It‘s definitely different from his usual books and I agree about the character development.. overall I liked it, but I‘m glad I borrowed it and didn‘t buy it. 6y
thebluestocking @MelissaSue81 Yes. I‘m definitely glad I borrowed it as well, especially since the ebook is $6!?! 6y
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Tomigirl44
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I love Backman‘s books, but I have not been impressed by his short stories. I think there are only 2 books of his I haven‘t read now (Ove and sequel to Bear Town), and they are marvelous. His short stories seem more sedate and pedantic, but because I love his books so much I will always give him the benefit of the doubt and read anything he writes.

TheBookAddict A Man Called Ove had me laughing or crying at every turn of the page. I just loved it. I need to read the rest of his books. (edited) 6y
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Tomigirl44
Deal of a Lifetime | Fredrik Backman
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Interesting ... I‘m not sure I‘d fully agree but there is something to what he says.

Lea Hmmm 🤭 6y
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