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A review by novelbabe
Beartown by Fredrik Backman
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Once again, I was convinced that there is nothing better than Backman's books. A heartbreaking, intense, crushing and at the same time hopeful, heart-warming, uplifting book.
Beartown is about teenagers, their parents, life in the city revolving around hockey, social circles, friendship, courage, crimes, bullying, and the modern-day phenomenon of victim blaming. A realistic, strong, provocative story. After reading one chapter before bed, I had a difficult night sleep. But even though it's a pretty dark book, there was something in every chapter that touched me and made me tear up.
Don't let yourself be hesitant about reading this book just because of the hockey theme - I know nothing about it and have no interest in it, but I loved every minute of the book.
Beartown is about teenagers, their parents, life in the city revolving around hockey, social circles, friendship, courage, crimes, bullying, and the modern-day phenomenon of victim blaming. A realistic, strong, provocative story. After reading one chapter before bed, I had a difficult night sleep. But even though it's a pretty dark book, there was something in every chapter that touched me and made me tear up.
Don't let yourself be hesitant about reading this book just because of the hockey theme - I know nothing about it and have no interest in it, but I loved every minute of the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, and Rape
Minor: Vomit, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Grief, Homophobia, and Child death