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4.37 AVERAGE
4.37 AVERAGE
Bang. Bang. Bang. Bang. Bang.
One of those rare books for everyone. The second and third acts are insanely good.
I never wanted this story to end.
One of those rare books for everyone. The second and third acts are insanely good.
I never wanted this story to end.
medium-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I went in to this one wanting to give it a try but not knowing where I'd land on it. I knew nothing about this book/series except that it was a small town, there was hockey, and it deeply affected so many mutuals that have read it.
I want to start off by saying this book is incredibly well written. The town feels so realistic and reminds me so much of the small town I grew up in. The emotions I exhibited while reading were visceral.
The problem is I hated every bit of this story. I was literally raging almost from minute 1 (as I did read this through the audiobook).
The characters themselves (like the town) reminded me of the community I grew up in. Probably 90-95% of these characters were misogynistic, racist, and tossed out homophobic slurs like they were candy. Some (a VERY small selection) got better by the end of the book but really only towards the one person of color that was on the hockey team and "proved himself". Also, like most small towns, the ONLY importance is the hockey team. Either the children are chasing the glory or the adults are forcing their kids to chase the glory so they can live vicariously through them.
I spent most of this book knowing that this just wasn't going to be my cup of tea but wanting to find out how it ends. I was planning on rating this between 3-4🌟 because, while I really did hate the story, I cannot argue that the book is well written. But then I got to the ending. I sat there stunned and enraged.
If I ever need to rage read a book, I may pick up the sequels.
I want to start off by saying this book is incredibly well written. The town feels so realistic and reminds me so much of the small town I grew up in. The emotions I exhibited while reading were visceral.
The problem is I hated every bit of this story. I was literally raging almost from minute 1 (as I did read this through the audiobook).
The characters themselves (like the town) reminded me of the community I grew up in. Probably 90-95% of these characters were misogynistic, racist, and tossed out homophobic slurs like they were candy. Some (a VERY small selection) got better by the end of the book but really only towards the one person of color that was on the hockey team and "proved himself". Also, like most small towns, the ONLY importance is the hockey team. Either the children are chasing the glory or the adults are forcing their kids to chase the glory so they can live vicariously through them.
I spent most of this book knowing that this just wasn't going to be my cup of tea but wanting to find out how it ends. I was planning on rating this between 3-4🌟 because, while I really did hate the story, I cannot argue that the book is well written. But then I got to the ending. I sat there stunned and enraged.
If I ever need to rage read a book, I may pick up the sequels.
Backman tackles some hard subject matter, and as usual, nails it. I loved the growth of certain characters. I wish there was more Ramona, she's amazing. The ending was pretty much perfect.
Now for Us Against You
Now for Us Against You
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was a really good book. I love everything that he writes. I don’t love the specific problem in the story and I don’t think there were enough trigger warnings for it, but it was very well written
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Violence
emotional
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
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Oirignal version might be better, translation felt bit tacky sometimes
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes