A review by jstar98
Beartown by Fredrik Backman

challenging dark emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Almost DNF’d this book because the start was very very slow, even for someone who loves hockey. But I am SOOOO glad I didn’t. Wow, Backman has a way of touching on very deep issues. I will say be warned that if you have any history of SA and don’t feel completely “healed” from it, approach with caution. It gets pretty heavy into topics of victim blaming and even as someone who has never experienced it, I had to put it down a few times because it made me so upset. Unfortunately, it reflects reality. Overall, really enjoyed the book and makes a great commentary on community, power, and moral failures. 
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