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madelonpaige'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
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Drug use, Homophobia, Gun violence, Self harm, and Racial slurs
yulecogs'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? Yes
4.5
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
ate_reads'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
Graphic: Grief, Bullying, Blood, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Death, Drug use, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Cursing, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Alcoholism, Fatphobia, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Lesbophobia
onceandfuturereads'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
3.0
Graphic: Rape and Alcohol
Moderate: Blood, Gun violence, and Physical abuse
ems_rxlibrary'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
In a small town completely dominated by hockey one girl has the courage to speak out against the best player. This book shows what it is to be human. Being right doesn’t mean that people will believe you. It will show who is worthy of your time and who you should look at through the rear view mirror.
I liked the nonlinear storytelling of Beartown. There is loads of foreshadowing and suspense and buildup to make you want to keep reading!
The role a good friend plays in your life is a major theme in this book and I absolutely loved the relationship between Ana and Maya. Benji became a favorite character as well because he wouldn’t stand by and let sleeping dogs lie.
There is also so much representation in this book. Anxiety plays a major role and one of the main characters is a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
There are a vast cast of characters- some are very likeable and some are VERY unlikeable.
In the end, I did find myself wishing that things had played out differently. I wished that one person’s word against another’s was worth more. I think that I will find myself thinking about this book for a LONG time though.
TW: rape, homophobia, bullying, suicidal ideation, alcoholism
Graphic: Violence, Bullying, Cursing, Rape, Sexual violence, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Blood
kscheffrahn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Child death, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Bullying, and Child abuse
mayukiiq'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Rape and Blood
Moderate: Alcohol and Child death
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
foreverbookwandering'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Rape, Blood, Child death, Gun violence, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Mental illness
idajoh'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
Graphic: Rape, Blood, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny, Gaslighting, Hate crime, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Sexism, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Bullying, Gun violence, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Classism, Child abuse, Vomit, Stalking, Drug use, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse