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lislune's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Suicide attempt, Car accident, Outing, and Misogyny
Moderate: Death, Adult/minor relationship, and Bullying
miaetramontana's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Addiction, Car accident, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Cursing, Grief, and Homophobia
rhubarbpi3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death of parent, Drug abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Bullying, Sexual assault, Fire/Fire injury, Car accident, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
kaelizaco's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Child death, Grief, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Addiction, Racial slurs, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Car accident, Death, Adult/minor relationship, and Fire/Fire injury
mald626's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Hate crime, Homophobia, Blood, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Violence, and Suicidal thoughts
jmledezma15's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Bullying, Car accident, Death, Homophobia, and Rape
kmsander4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Backman understands the power that a silly game can have over communities and the people that live in them. They can unite but they can also divide. You against me. Us against them.
The way each story and live is intertwined makes it feel like I could walk into Beartown tomorrow. I could drink with Ramona, watch Hed take on Beartown in the rink, and stand cheering amongst the Pack. These people are my people. This is my community. I have been transported like that in a long time.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Homophobia, and Rape
Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, and Abandonment
Minor: Child death, Car accident, and Death
annakh16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Car accident, Violence, Grief, Child death, Fire/Fire injury, Homophobia, and Outing
Moderate: Misogyny and Death of parent
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Medical content, Rape, and Alcohol
hannasandmann's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I still can't get my head around how every character in this series is a fully fledged human, because there are a lot and I feel like I know them all. Fredrik Backman did an immaculate job here.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Sexism, Misogyny, Outing, and Violence
Moderate: Terminal illness, Sexual violence, Car accident, and Addiction
Minor: Child death, Rape, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical trauma, Fire/Fire injury, Drug use, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse
coolbeans995's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Violence, Homophobia, Car accident, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness
Minor: Alcoholism and Child abuse