The Deal of a Lifetime and Other Stories by Fredrik Backman

The Deal of a Lifetime and Other Stories

Fredrik Backman

192 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary magical realism short stories emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and Beartown comes a collection of three deeply moving stories about facing life's greatest struggles.Beloved author Fredrik Backman is back with a mesmerizing array of stories about d...

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Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 71%
sad 56%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 20%
dark 15%
challenging 9%
mysterious 5%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
tense 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 22%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 38% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

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3.81

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