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Kleine Stadt der großen Träume by Fredrik Backman
48 reviews
abitofapoet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Fredrik Backman has a way of throwing you into a community and really, really making you understand it. Almost as if you’ve lived there your entire life. I find that fascinating about his writing. There’s a LOT of characters, but you feel like you understand all of them. (even if you hate them)
This story follows a team of hockey players, their families, friends, and the people who’s lives revolve around them in one way or another. It’s really, really honest.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, and Sexism
Moderate: Gaslighting, Classism, Homophobia, Terminal illness, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, and Child death
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Eating disorder, Pregnancy, and Death of parent
pernillelsk'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
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Classism, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Self harm, Suicide, Child death, and Suicide attempt
bookishgoob's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I don’t even know where to begin with this book. Before I read the authors note, I had so many feelings about a man writing a story about the rape of a young girl, but after reading the authors note, I found out he did his research and handled it as sensitively as he could. This whole book tore me apart. As a woman I felt deeply for the victim, but as a victim myself, I felt even more connected to the victim. This whole book is a trigger warning. The assault happens in chapter 21 and everything from there is a lot of victim blaming, and it really shows the toxic culture of victim blaming and rape culture. I want to go more in detail but it was honestly just a beautifully written but triggering book. I think I will come back to this review at a later time to get my thoughts fully written out.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Pregnancy, Self harm, Sexism, Homophobia, Child abuse, Classism, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, and Grief
leonormsousa'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
5.0
REP: gay MC, arab MC
Graphic: Rape, Xenophobia, Gaslighting, Bullying, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Child death, Grief, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny, and Homophobia
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Alcoholism, and Body shaming
roemfr'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: Bullying, Classism, Death of parent, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, Hate crime, Self harm, Alcohol, Blood, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Violence
__olivia__'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
The small town setting makes it possible for every single character to be linked in some way, and somehow every single character is so flawed, and so real. I truly felt like I knew these characters personally because of details revealing their character and history that Backman chose to include. Every single one of them is their own, unique being, with their own motivations, hopes, and dreams. Also, his writing style is unlike anything I've ever seen - it somehow uses extensive analogies to create an idea while still being very blunt and very straightforward.
It just feels so weird to adore something that wouldn't appeal to you at all on paper. I feels even more strange to rate a book five stars that made me feel so angry and disgusted, but here we are.
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Misogyny, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, and Classism
sofie1705's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Racism, Drug use, Death, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Rape, Violence, Sexism, Child abuse, Body shaming, Blood, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Homophobia, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Death of parent, Child death, and Alcoholism
clarrotttt'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
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Rape, Vomit, and Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, and Self harm
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Death of parent
ajthequeen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Physical abuse, Drug use, Bullying, Misogyny, Rape, Suicide attempt, and Homophobia
Moderate: Alcoholism, Toxic friendship, Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, and Bullying
Minor: Child death and Child abuse
kbeva's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Bullying, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent