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A review by meeklovestoread
Beartown by Fredrik Backman
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Okay, so when reading this I'm not gonna lie it's very slow in the beginning. And I even had the thought of dnf-ing because I was starting school and didn't have the time to stick through a book, but the concept was still intriguing to me and I loved "A Man Called Ove" so I stuck around for the author as well. Oh my goodness! I'm soooooo glad I dud! This book was phenomenal. But I feel like you have to like the way it was written to enjoy the story.
Graphic: Misogyny, Bullying, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Grief, and Homophobia
Moderate: Sexism, Rape, Sexual assault, Classism, Cursing, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Vomit
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Lesbophobia, and Violence