Quote by Fredrik Backman Download Open image ““they don’t want a modern Beartown, because they know that a modern Beartown won’t want them.”” — Fredrik Backman ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.0 out of 5 (5 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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“Somebody has one of the worst hairstyles Britt-Marie has ever laid eyes on, as if she’s combed her hair with a terrified animal.” — Fredrik Backman Copy Share Image
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“Mnogim ljudima je teško da žive sa nekim ko ceni samoću. To neprijatno žulja one koji nisu i sami takvi.” — Fredrik Backman Copy Share Image
“But his taste buds are as dysfunctional as the volume control on his voice.” — Fredrik Backman Copy Share Image
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