rhubarbpi3 's review for:

Beartown by Fredrik Backman

4.25

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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So riveting. I have honestly really loved reading this series backwards. At first I was really made at god different Kyra and Peter were portrayed in the beginning but then I realized it was because they hadn’t yet had to deal with all the things that make them who they become. As always I love the writing style and the way that timing works as a narrative device. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, Sexual harassment