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miriamped's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent, Car accident, and Homophobia
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Classism, Death, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Fire/Fire injury
eellinor'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
4.5
Moderate: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, and Bullying
stephsbooktalk'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
5.0
WOW! I did not think that it could get any better than "Beartown" but this one delivered.
I was nervous because some of my book friends either reallly loved this or didn't care much for it compared to the prior. I think after meeting the characters in the first one, it made me way more invested in this book.
Now that I am familiar with Fredrick's writing style it made reading this one smoother. Backman has a way with his writing that you think one thing is happening and then it's something different.
Once again we have multiple storylines with the characters going at the same time. I kind of wish I did read them back to back because there was some details that I had forgotten but for the most part I was able to follow along.
I definitely have my favorite characters and I was so happy to continue their journey in this 2nd book. I am really excited for the 3rd which is slated to be out later this year to see how they all wrap up.
I did a buddy read with my friend Cam and his friend and it was just so awesome being able to discuss the book along the way.
Just like with the first book, I have never flagged so many lines and paragraphs in a book. His writing is truly incredible. Some other quotes that I loved:
- “Life is a weird thing. We spend all our time trying to manage different aspects of it, yet we are still largely shaped by things that happen beyond our control.”
- “Feelings are complicated. Actions are simple.”
- “Sons want their fathers' attention until the precise moment when fathers want their sons'.”
- “Grief is the price we pay for love, Ramona. A broken heart in exchange for a whole one.”
Graphic: Homophobia, Violence, and Bullying
Moderate: Death and Rape
Minor: Death of parent
emily_lloyd'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Bullying, Hate crime, and Death
Moderate: Outing
rachellewiski'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
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Death, Hate crime, Outing, Car accident, and Grief
Moderate: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, and Drug abuse
Minor: Death of parent
bookinthebath's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence and Homophobia
Moderate: Bullying, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Suicide
Minor: Sexual assault
aden_'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
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia and Bullying
Minor: Alcoholism and Drug abuse
whatbrireads's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Alcoholism and Sexual assault
Minor: Alcoholism
carmenvillaman'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
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Car accident, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Homophobia, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts
lotteaibi'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: Rape, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Violence, and Bullying