Highly acclaimed novel by the bestselling author of A Man Called Ove
To most people, winning a junior ice hockey championship means very little, but to the residents of Beartown, it means everything. Such a victory could draw attention to the declining town: attracting government subsidies and talented athletes who would choose Beartown over larger cities in the region.
Such a victory would definitely mean everything to Amat, a skinny teenager who is bullied everywhere off the ice; to Kevin, the star of the junior team who is just a step away from a bright future in the NHL; and to Peter, the dedicated sports director of HC Beartown, whose own professional hockey career ended in tragedy. The team has a chance to fulfill the dreams of the entire town. But one night, while celebrating a semi-final victory, something happens between Kevin and Peter's daughter — and suddenly everything changes.
Like ripples on a pond, accusations begin to spread through Beartown. In the pursuit of the team's success, it is difficult to see the line between truth and lies, blind loyalty and true trust. In the end, one young man must find the courage to say out loud what no one else seems to want to hear.
Nominated for Novel of the Year on the largest reader social network, Goodreads.com
