What we got were even more characters and a rather choppy read. When on stage, none of them got to go any kind of distance without being interrupted. This being said, the book had its moments, especially when Ana was featured. There’s a terrible wind storm in the forest; a man and his pregnant wife are trying to make it to the hospital when they’re stymied by fallen trees. A new character, Hannah, a midwife, is called upon to rescue the mother and the baby. The only way for her to get there is for Ana to drive her. Ana knows the forest better than anybody except for her father who’s too drunk to drive. As Hannah says, Ana is the type of person who runs toward the fire. Another touching moment happens toward the end of the book when Ana gives Hannah a mother’s day card. Ana never had a mother, but she made mother’s day cards with her fellow students, and she gives one to Hannah as thanks for being the mother she never had. Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own. Ruth - The older sister of Matteo who was raped by Rodri. She leaves town though dies from drug overdose. Her death is not remembered by the town; only to her family and Mumble. What is life, other than moments? What is laughter, other than a small victory over sorrow? A single moment, just one, when everything inside us isn't broken."

Benji Ovich: I love you. I just freaking love you and think of you every single day (and yes, I know that you are a fictional character). I love the fact that you have the biggest heart on the planet. That you, Benji, love with every fiber of your being, often to your detriment. That you are the most loyal of friends, and that you love your sisters desperately and would do anything for them. That you love Beartown, its residents, and Ramona so very much. Your struggles have torn me apart, and yet you, you persevere. Just like Beartown.Sadly, not everyone survives in this novel of high-stakes competition, and others fall in less deadly, yet still consequential, ways. The game is no less significant in this sequel, and those who remain at the end must solider on as they’ve always done. In my opinion, Us Against You totally lives up to the hype and expectations of the biggest Beartown fans. While I thought no story could be as compelling, it truly was just as momentous, and in a league of its own from a literary perspective. The center of the team is the 17-year-old star, Kevin, coached by David and managed by Peter. Peter is married to Kira (a lawyer), and they have two children, Maya and Leo. Maya is a teen whose best friend is Ana. Amat, whose mother Fatima is a cleaner, is added to the team for his speed. Benji is Kevin’s best friend, and Ramona runs the local pub. These, and even more characters, round out the complex cast. A tour was held from 27 September 2022 to 6 October 2022 around North America, comprising of nine dates. [9] North America Over the three books in the Beartown trilogy, Amat has gone from an underdog to a champion, but in The Winners, he is faced with his biggest challenges yet. Why does Amat struggle despite all his natural talent? How does the way we handle success sometimes put us on the road to failure?

Surrounded by impenetrable forests, Beartown recreates the stifling atmosphere of a dying community. A mature, compassionate novel' SUNDAY TIMES This was such a hard book for me to rate. I thought about giving it 4 stars, but I could also have given it less than 2. I might even change my rating at some point. Beartown begins at the end and, with an opening line as ominous as this one, you just know there’s an epic tale to be unraveled. Once again, I am floored that this entire trilogy was written in Swedish and so exactingly translated to English (and I’m sure many other languages). Nothing was lost in translation. Every nuance and heartfelt moment shined through. There are so many powerful and emotional moments in the book. What part of the book moved you the most?

Over the three books in the Beartown trilogy, Amat has gone from an underdog to a champion, but in THE WINNERS, he is faced with his biggest challenges yet. Why does Amat struggle despite all his natural talent? How does the way we handle success sometimes put us on the road to failure? The Winners opens with a storm that rages across Beartown and Hed. How do different people (Ana, Hannah, Johnny, Kira, Peter, Tails, etc.) react in this extraordinary situation, what does it reveal about their characters? What are some of the unexpected things that happen as a result? The Winners is installment #3 in the Beartown series. It is the story of family, loyalties, motivations, community, sports….and the big questions in life. What is a winner? Who are the winners? The last 20% filled me with dread. I knew what was coming, but I refused to believe it. This part of the book is also the heart of the book, as readers have to say goodbye. After finishing this book, I am an emotional mess. Saying goodbye to these characters was harder than I thought.

What he shows and describes so well are the realities of marriage. The good and bad, the immense love and the intense anger. How all of it is wrapped up together and sometimes you can’t tell one from the other. At the same time, we do meet new characters. Some of them stay nameless throughout, just like in the first two books. Of the new entrants, Johnny, Hannah and their family entrenched themselves strongly in my heart. What an amazing family!Though I read this book as soon as I got my hands on a copy, putting my thoughts down “on paper” has taken quite some time. Seriously I don’t think we needed a book #3. Instead of feeling all excited to see what was coming next, the book is bogged down in repetition. Repetition of what the characters went through before – which I already knew. Repetition of how the two towns HATED EACH OTHER!! The Winners will provide thoughtful discussion possibilities for your book club! 1. Is it possible to play by the rules and get ahead? 2. Do people at the bottom need to cheat to get to the top? 3. What is a winner? 4. Who are the winners? 5. Can we ever cross the lines of our allegiances? 6. Do people follow leaders or winners? Character-Driven or Plot-Driven? I wish I could dedicate this review to Benji, this tough and apparently indifferent boy whose heart is bigger than anyone else’s. Sadly, I can’t because I’d spoil too much. Oh, Benji … And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer: A Novella. Simon & Schuster. November 2016. ISBN 9781501160486 . Retrieved 1 August 2017.