jenvald 's review for:

Beartown by Fredrik Backman

4.5

dark reflective slow-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

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Heavy but charming as expected with Backman, who always writes beautifully. The subject matter is important but unfortunately nothing new—even still, it was really well done. But I will say that there were too many characters!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Rape

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, Classism

Minor: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Racism