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A review by kingkiller99
Beartown by Fredrik Backman
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
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? Yes
3.75
This was such an intense read. I almost cried reading about what happened to Maya, and the fallout as well. I don’t know if I would say the ending was satisfying, because it wasn’t meant to be. But it was very impactful.
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, Xenophobia
Minor: Suicide