A review by audreywright
Us Against You by Fredrik Backman

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Fredrik Backman writes like no other. This book was just as good as the first. Emotional, challenging, heart-wrenching. The characters are deep and nuanced.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Homophobia

Minor: Rape

A large topic of the book is one of the characters being gay, how people find out, and the way people respond and treat this character. It is insightful but could be triggering for some. There is also violence and intense rivalry throughout the book, all part of the plot and theme of the story.