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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
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
maur_damar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence and Sexual assault
Moderate: Alcoholism, Homophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
privatecaboose'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? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Rape, Alcoholism, Drug use, Classism, and Gaslighting
kathrynshields's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Rape, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Death of parent and Suicide
Minor: Abandonment and Alcoholism
treat_yo_shelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This is a book I will forever wish I could read for the first time again.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, Rape, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, and Bullying
theelliad's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Addiction, Death, Homophobia, Drug use, Sexual violence, Body shaming, Child death, Suicide, Alcoholism, Dysphoria, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Sexual assault, Bullying, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Hate crime, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
tlaynejones's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Classism, Bullying, Rape, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Child death, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, Racism, and Violence
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
lesedi66's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Bullying and Rape
Minor: Alcoholism and Homophobia
trophysoph's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism and Bullying
Minor: Suicidal thoughts