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A review by book_banter
Beartown by Fredrik Backman
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was probably my favourite read of 2020. Backman has us follow a cast of flawed, yet loveable characters through vignettes as he weaves together a story of a tragedy that will change a little hockey town forever.
Graphic: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Bullying, Alcoholism, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Self harm, Gun violence, and Violence