A review by stephaniezd
Beartown by Fredrik Backman

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

Just WOW. Another incredible book by Backman.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Hate crime, Bullying, Child death, Sexual violence, Classism, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic friendship

Spoiler for sexual violence

the novel surrounds the story of a hockey team, a town, and their fans split apart when a star player assaults the coach's daughter