A review by piperashley21
Beartown by Fredrik Backman

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Backman is one of the only authors I know who can tackle such dark topics with such care and some levity. I didn’t realize how dark a turn this one would take to talk about sexual assault. However by the end I had a feeling of hope in my chest, hope for people who can change after reading a book and making a choice. 
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