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Let's Hope for the Best

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Let's Hope for the Best is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the struggle to move forward after a sudden and life-altering event. The story follows Carolina as she grapples with the unexpected death of her partner, weaving together memories of their relationship with the harsh reality of her present. Through introspective reflection, the narrative delves into themes of grief, resilience, and healing.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy deeply introspective novels that explore love, loss, and the complexities of modern life. Blending raw emotion with a tender examination of relationships, it offers a poignant reflection on grief and resilience, beautifully capturing the essence of moving forward after a life-altering event.

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Let's Hope for the Best

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I think the world should read it β€” LISA TADDEO, AUTHOR OF THREE WOMEN

A Guardian Book of the Year

After the unexpected death of her partner, Carolina Setterwall found herself bereft and rudderless at thirty-six, faced with the seemingly impossible task of raising her son alone.

In this remarkable Swedish memoir about grief and guilt, memory and intimacy, she explores the nature of bereavement itself – the difficulty of learning to live with the ones we love, and the trials of living without them.

The most compelling book I’ve read in years β€” The Times

It’s impossible not to draw comparisons with Karl Ove Knausgaard. I absolutely loved it β€” Evening Standard

Every spare, controlled sentence has the ring of truth. Gripping β€” Daily Mail

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Let's Hope for the Best is praised for its brutally candid and lacerating honesty in its portrayal of grief. The narrative resonates deeply with readers due to its rawness and emotional depth, drawing comparisons to works by Karl Ove Knausgaard while maintaining a unique voice. The book is described as both an emotional battering ram and a tender exploration of love, loss, and the complexity of living with and without the ones we love. It has been commended for its compelling and unforgettable nature, making it an essential read for those interested in an intimate exploration of grief.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526604903

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Carolina Setterwall was born in 1978 in Sala, Sweden. She studied Media and Communication in Uppsala, Stockholm and London and has worked within the music and publishing industries as an editor and writer. Setterwall lives in Stockholm with her son. Let’s Hope for the Best is her first book.

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