It felt like it was devoid of the details and insights that #fredrikbackman usually wrote about in all his other works, including his other novella, #andeverymorningthewayhomegetslongerandlonger. Like how did he affect the female characters in his lifetime? I think it might have been more impactful if these stories were expounded a bit more. As a stand-alone piece, it was all right, though not at par with the others. #thedealofalifetime