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shaleen64 's review for:
Us Against You
by Fredrik Backman
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
This book follows on from the first in the series and through it we get to know the characters on an even deeper level.
Whilst the fallout of Mayas rape remains central to the novel we get to explore other characters lives in greater depths including Bobo and his family.
Benji, for me, remains one of the most lovable characters and this book does put a greater focus on his life, even if so far a happy ending for him appears less and less likely.
The themes of class, sexuality, grief, found family, friendship, and parenthood remain central in addition to the exploration of homophobia within sport and small towns.
This book is just as beautifully written as the first and remains well suited to readers that enjoy fully realised and relatable characters.
Whilst the fallout of Mayas rape remains central to the novel we get to explore other characters lives in greater depths including Bobo and his family.
Benji, for me, remains one of the most lovable characters and this book does put a greater focus on his life, even if so far a happy ending for him appears less and less likely.
The themes of class, sexuality, grief, found family, friendship, and parenthood remain central in addition to the exploration of homophobia within sport and small towns.
This book is just as beautifully written as the first and remains well suited to readers that enjoy fully realised and relatable characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Rape, Self harm, Car accident, Outing, Alcohol, Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Violence, Car accident, Classism
Minor: Bullying, Drug use, Self harm