Tragicomedy

Backman's writing is sharp, insightful, and deeply humane. He has a gift for finding the extraordinary in ordinary lives, for seeing the best in even the most difficult people. This novel feels like a…

"The Book of George" represents an admirable attempt to capture a particular type of contemporary male experience. While it may not entirely succeed in all its ambitions, it offers valuable insights into the challenges…

This is not an adventure tale nor is it a story with a beginning, middle and end. It is a window into the lives of a small town – the readers get a glimpse…