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A review by sophaloph
Beartown by Fredrik Backman
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
MAJOR TW: RAPE
this book was gripping and backman‘s writing is fantastic as always. I personally love hockey, but I don’t think you have to to enjoy this book.
the first half was a little slow, as you get to know all of the characters.
this book was gripping and backman‘s writing is fantastic as always. I personally love hockey, but I don’t think you have to to enjoy this book.
the first half was a little slow, as you get to know all of the characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Bullying, and Rape
Moderate: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, Violence, Addiction, Blood, Child abuse, Classism, Alcohol, and Drug use