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epaige37's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I didn’t expect to enjoy a book all about hockey and the boys who play, but Backman writes in such an interesting way that I did. I liked how he showed characters’ inner thoughts and their flaws. I was angry and frustrated while reading this book not appreciate the conversation surrounding sexual assault within it. This is a huge plot point and theme of this book so take care when considering to read! While tough to hear, this book did a good job of articulating how survivors of sexual assault are often dismissed and villainized. I loved the character development especially of some of the adults, parent-child relationships, and Benji and Amat. This is definitely a character and relationship focused book!! The ending scenes of this book left much ambiguity and I’m left wanting more answers. Would love to discuss if you have read this about what you think happened in a few places! I will definitely be pursuing more Backman.
Graphic: Homophobia, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, and Classism
Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, and Alcohol
flavours_of_fiction's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, and Grief
edgaranjapoe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Animal death, Cancer, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Islamophobia, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria
cbrice22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, and Rape
Minor: Addiction, Child death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Homophobia
prairieraven's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Child death, Homophobia, and Rape
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Vomit, Murder, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
telsreadingjournal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Would highly recommend!
Graphic: Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Child death
amariela02's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, and Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Dysphoria
Minor: Gun violence, Racial slurs, and Stalking
sisulake18's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Suicide, and Grief
sophaloph's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
this book was gripping and backman‘s writing is fantastic as always. I personally love hockey, but I don’t think you have to to enjoy this book.
the first half was a little slow, as you get to know all of the characters.
Graphic: Bullying, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Drug use, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, and Classism
yulecogs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism