A review by tnociti
Beartown by Fredrik Backman

challenging emotional tense fast-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

5.0

Backman is a master at getting into his characters and making them so real and so relatable - whether you like them or not.  You feel their humanity and it affects the entire reading experience.  There is nuance in the good and the bad.  Gorgeous setting - the forest is one of the characters that is quietest but touches everyone.  
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