This was a really different kind of story from Backman, I felt like. I have loved everything I have read from him, so I was excited to get this one from the library! I loved that the story centered around hockey (my favorite sport!) and one small town, and the plot had me hooked from the very beginning. I didn't put this one down (literally read it in one sitting) and was so captivated by the plot and the characters the whole time. Really loved this one. Again, be warned that there is a sexual assault scene, if that's a trigger for you!