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A small community tucked deep in the forest, Beartown is home to tough, hardworking people who don’t expect life to be easy or fair. No matter how difficult times get, they’ve always been able to take pride in their local ice hockey team. So it’s a cruel blow when they hear that their town’s ice hockey club might soon be disbanded. What makes it worse is the obvious satisfaction that all the former Beartown players, who now play for a rival team in the neighboring town of Hed, take in that fact. But the arrival of a newcomer gives Beartown hockey a chance at a comeback.

Soon a team starts to take shape around Amat, the fastest player you’ll ever see; Benji, the intense lone wolf; always dutiful and eager-to-please Bobo; and Vidar, a born-to-be-bad troublemaker. But bringing this team together proves to be a huge challenge, especially as the town’s enmity with Hed grows more and more acute as the big game approaches.

By the time the last goal is scored, a resident of Beartown will be dead, and the people of both towns will be forced to wonder if, after everything, the game they love can ever return to something as simple and innocent as a field of ice, two nets, and two teams. Us against you.

Here is a declaration of love for all the big and small, bright and dark stories that give form and color to our communities. With immense compassion and insight, Fredrik Backman reveals how loyalty, friendship, and kindness can carry a town through its most challenging days.
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“What you get in a Fredrik Backman work is wonderful writing and brilliant insights into things that truly matter—right vs. wrong, fear vs. courage, love vs. hate, the importance and limits of friendship and loyalty, and more. Fredrik Backman is one of the world’s best and most interesting novelists. He is a giant among the world’s great novelists—and this literary giant is still growing.” ―
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"[Backman] creates an astute emotional world much bigger than a small Swedish town...A novel you can sink into." ―
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"Deftly explores recovery and rebirth." ―
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“If Alexander McCall Smith’s and Maeve Binchy’s novels had a love child, the result would be the work of Swedish writer Fredrik Backman...With his wry acceptance of foible and failure, Backman combines a singular style with a large and compassionate perspective for his characters...[His] novels have wide appeal, and for good reason.
Us Against You takes a lyrical look at how a community heals, how families recover and how individuals grow.” ― The Washington Post

“Backman (
A Man Called Ove) returns to the hockey-obsessed village of his previous novel Beartown to chronicle the passion, violence, resilience, and humanity of the people who live there in this engrossing tale of small-town Swedish life... Backman’s excellent novel has an atmosphere of both Scandinavian folktale and Greek tragedy. Darkness and grit exist alongside tenderness and levity, creating a blunt realism that brings the setting’s small-town atmosphere to vivid life.” ― Publishers Weekly

“Evident in all [Backman] novels is an apparent ability to state a truth about humanity with breathtaking elegance.” ―
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"A light hearted, deeply moving novel about a grumpy but loveable curmudgeon who finds his solitary world." ―
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Fredrik Backman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry, Britt-Marie Was Here, Beartown, Us Against You, and Anxious People, as well as two novellas and one work of nonfiction. His books are published in more than forty countries. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden, with his wife and two children. Connect with him on Facebook and Twitter @BackmanLand and on Instagram @Backmansk.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atria Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 5, 2018
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1501160796
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1501160790
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.34 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches
  • Book 2 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Beartown
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Fredrik Backman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry, Britt-Marie Was Here, Beartown, Us Against You, The Winners, Anxious People and two novellas, And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer and The Deal of a Lifetime, as well as one work of nonfiction, Things My Son Needs to Know About the World. His books are published in more than forty countries. His next novel, My Friends, will be published in May 2025. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden, with his wife and two children. Connect with him on Facebook and Twitter @BackmanLand or on Instagram @Backmansk.

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Customers praise the novel's intricate tapestry of stories and its ability to create devastatingly beautiful narratives. Moreover, the writing is highly acclaimed, with one customer noting how the author skillfully interweaves multiple stories. Additionally, the characters are well-developed, and the book serves as a strong sequel to Beartown, adding life lessons and exploring complex issues. However, the pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it repetitive, while opinions on humor are divided between those who find it entertaining and those who consider it unsatisfactory.

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210 customers mention "Story quality"199 positive11 negative

Customers praise the book's story quality, describing it as a riveting and uplifting narrative that creates devastatingly beautiful moments.

"...This isn't just a story about hockey, it's a story about people, small towns and the people that are in your lives...." Read more

"...of us in Beartown and this story about a hockey town is a unique look at human nature...." Read more

"...The story and characters drew me in completely and the masterfully crafted narrative had me falling hard for Backman's writing style so I was eager..." Read more

"...A gut wrenching, but also insightful and, ultimately, uplifting narrative" Read more

196 customers mention "Writing quality"175 positive21 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one noting how the author skillfully interweaves multiple stories, while another highlights the author's ability to convey emotions and feelings with precision.

"...Fredrik, you are an Awesome writer. These books give you all the feels! Thank-you. On to the next one, can't wait!" Read more

"...But most of all, I enjoy the way Mr. Backman writes as if he is writing a long ballad...." Read more

"...The Good: The author and translator are absolutely incredible. I love the writing and overall tone in all of his novels and this one was the same...." Read more

"...I know I say this every time, but his writing is just so wonderful...." Read more

193 customers mention "Heartbreaking"180 positive13 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one customer noting how it depicts the passion of the characters, while others appreciate its insightful and sometimes heartbreaking portrayal of their joys and sorrows.

"Great book which is unusual for a second book in a series. Explores love & relationships of all types, and the hate that can pop up when healthy..." Read more

"...This story will bring out all the feelings and keep you wanting more!" Read more

"...my Phone (Kindle app) Because the Mystery/tension/ plus its got a plethora of emotions that seem to build up with each page. Definitely a must read." Read more

"...Fabulous character development. A gut wrenching, but also insightful and, ultimately, uplifting narrative" Read more

164 customers mention "Character development"156 positive8 negative

Customers praise the character development in the book, noting how well-developed and nuanced the personalities and communities are, with one customer highlighting the author's talent for describing people.

"I love the story, the characters and the town. These characters are so well developed you think you will meet them when you go to Bear town or..." Read more

"...The story and characters drew me in completely and the masterfully crafted narrative had me falling hard for Backman's writing style so I was eager..." Read more

"...Fabulous character development. A gut wrenching, but also insightful and, ultimately, uplifting narrative" Read more

"Loved how the story was told. Very heartfelt and really made the characters feel real. Looking forward to reading the next book." Read more

110 customers mention "Sequel"102 positive8 negative

Customers praise this sequel as a strong continuation of the Beartown series, with one customer noting it's the second book in a trilogy.

"Great book which is unusual for a second book in a series...." Read more

"...bad things happen, this story has an overall positive and empowering theme of surviving...." Read more

"Although there is a strong message, it’s a slow burn...." Read more

"...The under-toning theme is in the power of community and resilience and hard work; all of which are positive reflection of society...." Read more

67 customers mention "Insight"67 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's insightful approach to important topics, finding it full of hope and potential, with one customer noting its bold exploration of complex issues.

"...Backman builds characters that are so incredibly human, so full of hope and potential, that I’m always a little taken aback by the classifier...." Read more

"...His works are good for the soul, basking in the afternoon sun, with a glass of cold wine. Cheers!" Read more

"...Fredrik Backman is a talented storyteller, who again boldly explored complex issues and the fundamental aspects of the human condition, with enough..." Read more

"...When you strip away all the nonsense surrounding it, the game is simple: everyone gets a stick; there are two teams, two nets...." Read more

40 customers mention "Pacing"26 positive14 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it repetitive.

"...This story will bring out all the feelings and keep you wanting more!" Read more

"...summarization led to a loss of momentum and made it difficult for me to stay engaged in the story...." Read more

"...👫 character driven novel 😭 emotional story 🌪️ consuming, atmospheric writing 🧠 mental health representation ⌛️ coming of age..." Read more

"...Its about politics. It’s also a love story. It is also about family and brotherhood...." Read more

27 customers mention "Humor"17 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the humor in the book, with some finding it funny while others say it's not very good.

"...with well-developed characters that will have you rooting, crying, laughing, and smiling with them...." Read more

"...This book was not very good. I was disappointed because Backman is one of my favorite authors...." Read more

"...those words carry that touch your heart and bring unexpected laughter as equally as unexpected tears...." Read more

"...It again had me laughing out loud, crying, and having all of the feels of the characters in the book." Read more

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I’m not sure where to even start with this review and I’m having a hard time putting how I felt about this book into words. I’m speechless. This book was so good for 85% of the book and I loved it more than the first book which was very surprising. But as it went on the foreboding was almost too much and then the ending was almost anticlimactic for me. Yes it was sad but I excepted it to me sadder if I’m honest. I think it was the character he chose to made the sad thing happen to if you know what I mean? I really did like the book but I think it was a bit hyped up from the way he chose to write it. Overall, it is a very good series so far and it’s better than most if I’m honest so I’m still giving it a 5 stars but it did fall a bit flat then I had hoped based on the writing. I am still excited, interested and intrigued even to read the next one as I don’t have any clue where the story could go from here!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2025
    I love the story, the characters and the town. These characters are so well developed you think you will meet them when you go to Bear town or Anywhere, USA. This isn't just a story about hockey, it's a story about people, small towns and the people that are in your lives.

    This series has become like family to me. Bravo and thank you.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2025
    I have to admit, this one took all I had to keep reading. It was super slow for the first half of the book, but like the first one, I ended up not being able to put it down for the last half. Like it or not, you do start to care for the characters and even a stupid hockey game by the end.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2025
    Great book which is unusual for a second book in a series. Explores love & relationships of all types, and the hate that can pop up when healthy competition turns into something violent. Can't wait to start the third book..
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2025
    Damn Backman really knows how to write a story! There’s a little bit of all of us in Beartown and this story about a hockey town is a unique look at human nature. This story will bring out all the feelings and keep you wanting more!
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025
    Wow this Sequel is even better than book 1! I couldn't put down my Phone (Kindle app) Because the Mystery/tension/ plus its got a plethora of emotions that seem to build up with each page. Definitely a must read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2025
    Love the "Beartown" series. Fredrick Backman's writing and characters bring you into their small town hockey world. This sequel was not as good as the first, but I loved spending more time in Beartown.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2025
    Great book
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025
    I recently finished "Beartown" by Fredrik Backman and it’s clear why it’s a favorite for so many. The story and characters drew me in completely and the masterfully crafted narrative had me falling hard for Backman's writing style so I was eager to dive into the sequel, "Us Against You," to see how he would further expand these complex characters.

    However, as I began reading, I found myself getting bored early on by the lengthy recaps of events from "Beartown." While I recognize the necessity of revisiting key points for continuity, this extensive summarization led to a loss of momentum and made it difficult for me to stay engaged in the story.

    I also noticed strong foreshadowing that was heavily woven into the narrative which built anticipation for significant revelations that, unfortunately, never seemed to materialize. I expected to witness some character growth, but it felt like we were treading the same ground as before, revisiting familiar struggles without much progress which raises a crucial question for me.

    Was it truly necessary to expand this story by another 430 pages? A tighter narrative might have kept things fresh and engaging while allowing for an even deeper connection to the characters I fell in love with in the first book. It feels a bit like a missed chance to rekindle that spark, and I left this journey with a sense of wanting more!
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  • Crazygoangirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best of Backman!
    Reviewed in India on September 14, 2018
    Backman just gets better with every book! This latest, Us Against You is a sequel to Beartown and carries forward where that one left off.

    What I’ve grown to love most about Backman is his choice of contemporary themes. In every book he writes about the society we live in and the duality of human nature - how good people can be good in many ways and yet carry prejudice in others, and how the ‘not-so-goods’ can on occasion rise above theirs. The imperfection that characterises us as humans comes through brilliantly in his characters, without judgment or justification. He tells it like it is in our times and nowhere more than in this book, where he writes about violence, rape, friendship, loyalty, love, forgiveness, hubris and compromise among other things.

    As usual he uses sport as a metaphor, ice-hockey in this case. Backman is the only author who can make an utterly non-sporting gal like me read a book that is on the surface all about sport! Only on the surface though. He makes the sport and the town that depends on that sport for its very existence come alive. I can very easily imagine a town like Beartown and everything that happens there is utterly believable - the good, the bad and the ugly.

    In this book I particularly liked the way Backman weaves politics and politicians into the narrative. I enjoy his style as always - he builds up a scenario that initially seems random, only to make a specific point after a few pages! The narrative is as always layered and fast-paced making for a very compelling and satisfying read. I read this book in a day, like I read all his books. There’s an undercurrent of foreboding in this book right from the start that hooked me in and kept me turning the pages! I could feel that something terrible was around the corner but couldn’t quite put my finger on whom or when. When the events did take place, Backman had me so invested in these characters that it was gut-wrenching. That’s what I call great writing!

    This book is in many ways a mirror of the times we live in and the reflections are very often disturbing. But hope springs eternal and that’s why us humans labour on, doing what we can to make sense of this chaos that we call Life! Us Against You is ultimately about us and our indomitable human spirit and it is about the price we’re prepared to pay to survive as individuals and as a community.

    An excellent read 😊
  • Maria de Fatima Louza Pereira
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mais um Backman
    Reviewed in Brazil on January 19, 2025
    Eu descobri este autor em Um Homem chamado Ove e, de lá para cá, não consegui deixar de ler nada que ele escreve. A maioria das vezes, como na série sobre Beartown, não tenho paciência de esperar pela tradução para o português (que demora muito, por sinal). Em Us Against You, que é a continuação de Beartown,, o autor volta a abordar temas sérios, mas ele o faz com tanta leveza e sensibilidade que a leitura se torna muito prazerosa.
    Enfim, é mais um livro do Backman que leio e, até hoje, não li nenhum que fosse menos que excelente!
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  • Bushra
    5.0 out of 5 stars Total sob fest
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on June 27, 2023
    Get ready to cry ugly. This isn't an easy breezy book to read.
  • Alison S
    5.0 out of 5 stars Don’t be put off by the hockey focus
    Reviewed in Australia on August 18, 2020
    This is a great sequel to Beartown but can be read as a stand alone novel. These stories are about so much more than sport and readers shouldn’t be put off by the setting of hockey, it simply provides a backdrop for the character and plot development. There are so many incredible characters to enjoy in these books and Backman explores the darkness and light that can be found in all of us to great effect.
  • Ana Carretero
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gran recomendación
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 5, 2020
    Una novela increíble!! Y más para los seguidores de Hockey