A review by shutupiamreading
Beartown by Fredrik Backman

dark emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

It's been 3.5 years since I first read this book. I was a bit scared rereading this; scared it would not hold up to how utterly magical it felt to read this for the first time. But the truth is that it was even better than I remembered. The writing is sublime; the characters are complex; the story is so well-interwoven. I've never read anything like this book and I will sing its praises until everyone around me has read this.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Rape, Xenophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, and Grief

Moderate: Bullying and Eating disorder

Minor: Vomit, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, War, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Child death, and Pregnancy