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tlaynejones 's review for:
Us Against You
by Fredrik Backman
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Similarly moving and challenging as the first book, but phew, the homophobia was almost too much. It should have been a predictable progression from the first book, if I’d have thought about it, but I hadn’t, so I wasn’t prepared. The same culture of toxic masculinity that feeds the destructive misogyny in book one, fuels the homophobia in book 2. I may take a little break before I begin the last book in the trilogy. So far I definitely recommend these books - if you enjoy descriptive stories about the complexities and contradictions of being human, but beware of the CW.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Xenophobia, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Drug abuse, Death of parent