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I had some mixed feelings about this book...this came up in Beartown too, but Backman‘s “life lessons” that he started every chapter with struck me as a bit cheesy/preachy and could be pretty annoying. But! I loved the characters in this book, especially those who displayed such courage and kindness in the face of violence and hate. There was also a very emotional, uplifting ending, which was appreciated after the tragic events that took place.