Bear City by Fredrik Backman — Ukrainian Hardcover Contemporary Small‑Town Drama

Author Fredrik Backman, internationally acclaimed Swedish novelist known for A Man Called Ove, delivers a powerful story in Bear City (Ведмеже місто). Set in the remote town of Björnstad, this Ukrainian literary fiction explores the cultural heartbeat built around its youth hockey club. On the day of a pivotal win, the town celebrates—but for teenager Maya Eriksson and her family, the triumph becomes a nightmare. This hardcover contemporary novel (432 pages, 145 × 215 mm, ~450 g) captures the tense atmosphere of community pride, moral compromise, and emotional reckoning. Translated by Sofiya Volkovetska and published by Knyholav in 2019. A poignant small‑town drama and Backman bestseller, delving into human complexity and societal values. 

✨ Key Features:

📖 432 pages of emotionally rich storytelling centered on youth hockey and community ties

📚 Quality hardcover, 145 × 215 mm — ideal for gifting and collecting 

Themes: collective identity, grief, moral dilemmas, resilience in adversity

🌍 Ukrainian edition, translated by Sofiya Volkovetska; published 2019 by Knyholav — Backman’s fourth Ukrainian release, all bestsellers 

🎯 Why You Should Buy:

Bear City blends poignant emotion with incisive social insight, exploring how tight-knit communities cope with tragedy and moral consequence. It's a deeply affecting and thought-provoking contemporary drama that resonates far beyond its snowy setting.