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aqtbenz's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
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
4.0
This duology is incredible. It's hard to read at times because Backman is so blunt about humanity, loyalty, and sexism.
I think this book was a really brave choice to write. So often we get the story of a sexual assault, the sexism, the immediate hatred and aftermath. But this book shows the fallout lasts so much longer than we want to believe. The whole town of Beartown continues to be affected by their (often toxic) hockey loyalty, but there is so much going on besides an assault. That was just one spark on this tinder pile. We see more of the town in this book, and we see more of the underlying issues in Beartown and Hed.
These books are incredibly well written, and the audiobooks are really great. Though heavy, would definitely recommend these books.
I think this book was a really brave choice to write. So often we get the story of a sexual assault, the sexism, the immediate hatred and aftermath. But this book shows the fallout lasts so much longer than we want to believe. The whole town of Beartown continues to be affected by their (often toxic) hockey loyalty, but there is so much going on besides an assault. That was just one spark on this tinder pile. We see more of the town in this book, and we see more of the underlying issues in Beartown and Hed.
These books are incredibly well written, and the audiobooks are really great. Though heavy, would definitely recommend these books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Homophobia, Violence, Car accident, and Fire/Fire injury
emakay's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Violence, Vomit, and Grief
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Blood
warnerselle's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Us against you and Beartown are two of the most beautifully written books I've ever read. Benji's character is very relatable, the anger, apathy and fear of growing up lgbtq+ alone, a sad childhood, a missing sense of belonging in a way you can't express is very hard to write but it's perfectly. I loved every minute I spent reading it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, and Blood
jourdanicus's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Drug use
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