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itsjadenbaby 's review for:
Beartown
by Fredrik Backman
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I understand the hype. As a hockey lover, I was pleased with how much the sport was intertwined with the story. But really, hockey didn’t need to be part of the story at all. It was never about the sport. Backman simply found an ingenious way to illustrate the vile effects of rape culture and patriarchy. The story touched on so many experiences, while never feeling as though things were just thrown in for no reason, making it incredibly well-rounded.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Drug use, Grief
Minor: Animal death, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Blood, Stalking, Abandonment