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4.42 AVERAGE
4.42 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-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
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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:
Yes
These characters feel so real
I wish John Sackville had narrated the 3rd book as well!!
These books were so much better than I expected. Still debating if I should change my review to 5 stars. Amazing
I wish John Sackville had narrated the 3rd book as well!!
These books were so much better than I expected. Still debating if I should change my review to 5 stars. Amazing
Colorado Roadtrip Audiobook #4
What can I say? I love this series and I love everything about Beartown. Some of my favorite characters in a series in a long time, and I'd say this second book I probably enjoyed more than the first. The subject matter is tough in both books, but the balance between the town's pure love for their hockey team, and how they deal with very real, very uncomfortable situations in each book was always interesting to follow. Fredrik Backman is one of my newest favorite authors, with the Beartown series, and Man Called Ove, and at this point I'll be listening to anything he puts out. Here's hoping for another Beartown novel in the near future.
What can I say? I love this series and I love everything about Beartown. Some of my favorite characters in a series in a long time, and I'd say this second book I probably enjoyed more than the first. The subject matter is tough in both books, but the balance between the town's pure love for their hockey team, and how they deal with very real, very uncomfortable situations in each book was always interesting to follow. Fredrik Backman is one of my newest favorite authors, with the Beartown series, and Man Called Ove, and at this point I'll be listening to anything he puts out. Here's hoping for another Beartown novel in the near future.
I really enjoyed Beartown but Us Against You was everything I love about a Fredrik Backman novel: life truths, bittersweet moments that break your heart, quirky characters that make you laugh out loud, and an ending that reminds us life is messy, beautiful, and we’re all just trying to make it to that next sunrise.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
→ 4.25 stars (★★★★.25)
listening to these books as i walk to campus in the snow every day is a lovely experience (even though the story makes me tear up half of the time).
listening to these books as i walk to campus in the snow every day is a lovely experience (even though the story makes me tear up half of the time).
"i hope you're one of those who get a happy ending." sure, yeah. just rip my heart out. that's fine. i'm fine.
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
emotional
tense
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
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
I recently finished "Beartown" by Fredrik Backman and it’s clear why it’s a favorite for so many. The story and characters drew me in completely and the masterfully crafted narrative had me falling hard for Backman's writing style so I was eager to dive into the sequel, "Us Against You," to see how he would further expand these complex characters.
However, as I began reading, I found myself getting bored early on by the lengthy recaps of events from "Beartown." While I recognize the necessity of revisiting key points for continuity, this extensive summarization led to a loss of momentum and made it difficult for me to stay engaged in the story.
I also noticed strong foreshadowing that was heavily woven into the narrative which built anticipation for significant revelations that, unfortunately, never seemed to materialize. I expected to witness some character growth, but it felt like we were treading the same ground as before, revisiting familiar struggles without much progress which raises a crucial question for me.
Was it truly necessary to expand this story by another 430 pages? A tighter narrative might have kept things fresh and engaging while allowing for an even deeper connection to the characters I fell in love with in the first book. It feels a bit like a missed chance to rekindle that spark, and I left this journey with a sense of wanting more!