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A review by stewrat
Beartown by Fredrik Backman
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
** trigger/content warning for SA & rape in this book, including a graphic assault scene**
I expected this to be a feel-good hockey story about how the love of the game can unite the divided. That was not the case. Although Backman does highlight the pros of sports, this story is more of a criticism of the dark side of hokey and the very real consequences of that culture. Of course it is also very compelling and well written because one can expect no less from this author. This story wasn’t as light hearted or comedic as other books I’ve read from Backman.
I expected this to be a feel-good hockey story about how the love of the game can unite the divided. That was not the case. Although Backman does highlight the pros of sports, this story is more of a criticism of the dark side of hokey and the very real consequences of that culture. Of course it is also very compelling and well written because one can expect no less from this author. This story wasn’t as light hearted or comedic as other books I’ve read from Backman.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape
Minor: Racism and Racial slurs