Reviews

Us Against You by Fredrik Backman

megsk22's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

luisa1506's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

lib_hn's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

carolldasneves99's review against another edition

inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

booklover81's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

3.0

ambeda's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

jasminehart's review against another edition

Incredibly boring

zoewalsh's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

magicinwords23's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

claudiabelcin's review against another edition

5.0

" When Ana steps into the ring to confront her opponent, a section of the audience stands up, as if on command. They don't shout out, but they're wearing black jackets, and they all put one hand very briefly on their hearts when she looks at them.
'Who are they?' the referee asks in surprise.
Ana blinks up at the roof. She imagines the sky beyond it. 'Those are my brothers and sisters. They stand tall if I stand tall.' "
First of all, I'm crying. Backman somehow managed to build a real community in this series, you could feel it in each sentence. I looove it. All the characters are so unique and complex and their stories are not just stories, they're experiences lived by so many of us. I'd say both books in Beartown series are a bit slow paced in the first half, but it's all worth it.