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Kleine Stadt der großen Träume by Fredrik Backman

50 reviews

madelonpaige's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective tense slow-paced

• 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Drug use, Homophobia, Gun violence, Self harm, and Racial slurs

yulecogs's review against another edition

emotional 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Violence, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Grief, Stalking, Homophobia, Fatphobia, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Body shaming, Animal death, Blood, Cursing, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Classism, Murder, Pregnancy, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Hate crime, Drug use, Death, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Bullying, Gun violence, Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Addiction

heathbeatz's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Classism, Grief, Violence, Rape, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Sexism, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Racism, and Racial slurs

cnohero's review against another edition

emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

4.5 stars.  I love the way this author write his characters. They seem so real and relatable. 

5 stars for writing 
4 stars for the story 

There are some very disturbing events which include a sexual assault and there is a lot of very strong language. The behaviors are certainly not condoned but they are present and quite graphic at times 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Bullying

Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Violence, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Homophobia, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Racial slurs, and Racism

Minor: Alcohol

davidmd's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

 

I really enjoyed this book. Very engaging, and excellent writing. It pulls you into the world of this small, troubled town.

 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape and Racial slurs

mysterymom40's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Cursing

Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, and Violence

Minor: Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, and Racial slurs

snipinfool's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Fredrik Backman looks into the souls of his characters. He shares what makes them tick and what makes them stay in our thoughts long after finishing his books. This story was deeply heartbreaking and speaks as to why victims of sexual abuse don't speak out and name their attacker(s). It also touches on hero worship and how public perception can allow unacceptable behaviors to pass.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Violence

Minor: Alcoholism, Homophobia, and Racial slurs

__olivia__'s review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

I- woah. Who knew a book about hockey could hurt me this much. Some of the book was so upsetting that I wanted to stop reading, but I just couldn't; I was captivated. Even if you're like me (uninterested in hockey, small towns, contemporary setting), you'll somehow like this book. I don't know what type of magic white powder Fredrik Backman is lacing his books with, but I'm here for it. I'm still trying to process everything that happened, and how I feel about it, but I'll try my best to put my sentiments into coherent sentences.

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. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Misogyny, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, and Classism

aromarrie's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence

Moderate: Racism, Homophobia, and Alcohol

Minor: Racial slurs

stewrat's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

** trigger/content warning for SA & rape in this book, including a graphic assault scene**
I expected this to be a feel-good hockey story about how the love of the game can unite the divided. That was not the case. Although Backman does highlight the pros of sports, this story is more of a criticism of the dark side of hokey and the very real consequences of that culture. Of course it is also very compelling and well written because one can expect no less from this author. This story wasn’t as light hearted or comedic as other books I’ve read from Backman. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape

Minor: Racism and Racial slurs