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The Answer Is No

By Fredrik Backman

As far as a short story goes, what more could a reader ask for.

Backman has created a fabulous character with Lucas. All Lucas wants is to be left alone to do his own thing. No one will allow Lucas to do that. I love comedy that takes familiar things and then goes to extremes. The scenario is relatable, while at the same time ridiculous. I laughed and could not help myself but to share.

The story could have been so much shorter and nowhere near as good if people had just been sensible, but what fun would that be and when was the last time you came into contact with reasonable people?

There is something about Backman’s creativity in this story that is irresistible.

*5 Stars