A review by lindsay_kay
Beartown by Fredrik Backman

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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? Yes

5.0

I love Fredrik Backman, his writing just speaks to me. He sets up the story so perfectly. When "it" happens in the book you're not expecting it. The story took a turn I wasn't expecting, but everything that happened prior effects how the rest of it plays out. Backman has the talented ability to touch on each one his characters having a unique story and a reason for the choices they make. This story is about Hockey, but goes so far beyond the rink.
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