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mrsmishler's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexism, and Homophobia
Moderate: Toxic friendship and Violence
mccutiereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Sexual assault, Rape, Bullying, Self harm, Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Alcoholism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
taylorparrott99's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicide, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Addiction, Pregnancy, Racism, Violence, Alcohol, Child abuse, Rape, Gun violence, Homophobia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, and Grief
hazelgirl21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Abandonment, and Fatphobia
meghanc's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Homophobia
emi_momo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Rape, Gaslighting, and Violence
Moderate: Drug use, Child death, Bullying, Sexism, Gun violence, and Cancer
Minor: Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, and Homophobia
sizzlesteaks's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape
Moderate: Violence, Racial slurs, and Homophobia
jennireadsmaybe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Beartown is traumatizing. Backman doesn't pull his punches. You know something horrible is going to happen. There were times when I was reading that I would step away to do things and I would be sick to my stomach. It's brutal.
Not only is Backman a talented writer, he is phenomenal at character work and setting. All of the characters read like someone that could live down the street. I was in the run down, small, forest town the whole time. I wouldn't go so far as to recommend this to anyone unless they are looking for a horrific experience.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Child death, Child abuse, and Alcoholism
lanatorres's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Violence and Rape
Moderate: Homophobia
bookswithisabel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Bullying, Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Rape, and Violence
Moderate: Homophobia, Grief, Child death, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Suicide, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcoholism