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jbrownleo's review against another edition
5.0
I cannot rave enough about the writing style of this book, and the one before it, Beartown. I really feel like I am apart of this community, really understand what it means to live in a town like that. They characters he creates are memorable, complicated, likable even when they’re not, and so real. Definitely a favorite book...really hoping the story doesn’t end here.
evamadera1's review against another edition
4.5
Unfortunately, since I'm still trying to catch up on reviews, only ARCs and SCASL books will get full written reviews.
itskamilou's review against another edition
5.0
I have read [b:A Man Called Ove|18774964|A Man Called Ove|Fredrik Backman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1405259930l/18774964._SY75_.jpg|21619954] and [b:Beartown|33413128|Beartown (Beartown, #1)|Fredrik Backman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1482108618l/33413128._SY75_.jpg|54171514]. I am still amazed by how expertly [a:Fredrik Backman|6485178|Fredrik Backman|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1493098924p2/6485178.jpg] can use words to make is readers feel. There were times that I wanted to throw this book across the room, but even more times when I had to wipe away my own tears. I thought that it would be impossible to top [b:Beartown|33413128|Beartown (Beartown, #1)|Fredrik Backman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1482108618l/33413128._SY75_.jpg|54171514]; I was wrong.
busystressedbutbookblessed's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
essentiallynovel's review against another edition
4.0
Backman does a great job with this sequel to Beartown. He really builds upon the characters and the aftermath of what took place in the original novel. In Us Against You more layers are peeled back from those that we were introduced to in Beartown and we see all the ripple effects of the tragedy and choices that were made. I didn't know what to think of Beartown until I was reading UAY, and was able to develop a stronger empathy for some of the characters. I ended up wanting to desperately know what would happen to everyone and to the town. Although there is no triggering situation in this book like there is in Beartown, there are brief moments when the event is mentioned, but nothing detailed. Far less profanity but more violence than it's predecessor, UAY gets into the gritty of how people are wired, how we respond to trauma, wrestling with conflicting emotions, betrayal and loyalty, hatred and love, respect, dynamics of families and towns and sports teams.
Rating: S:2, L:3, V:3
Rating: S:2, L:3, V:3
sdelcharco's review against another edition
4.0
I loved finding out what happens to the characters! It didn’t disappoint. I read it rather than listened to it.
gabymorgenstern's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0