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daniela_09's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Racial slurs, and Rape
lilly_dav_reading's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault
reeccees's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Bullying, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, and Grief
sarapriz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, and Grief
quistn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
mccutiereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Rape, Self harm, and Sexual assault
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
sizzlesteaks's review
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Violence
hanhantap'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
3.5
Graphic: Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Gun violence, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Sexism, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
bookishinnj'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
5.0
Beartown is a dying town with only one thing going for them, their hockey club and this year is going to be the year their junior ice hockey team puts them back on the map. It's just what the community needs, but this bright light soon has a dark shadow cast over it. The already struggling townsfolk will be come more divided than ever and the one thing that brings them together is about to tear them apart.
This is such a difficult book to review without giving too much away, there's really no middle ground. The first time I tried to read this I struggled and stopped but I know so many who loved it that I knew I had to give it another try and I'm so happy I did. The story tackles some complex and deep rooted issues that many are faced with every day by telling the story through the lives of a group characters who are very different from each other. Backman also does this by using what I found to be a really unique writing style. It's impossible not to immerse yourself in the thoughts, feelings and actions of the characters because they feel like they are people you know. While going in blind was perfect for me, I suggest checking trigger warnings for anyone who may want to steer clear of some heavy topics.
Graphic: Bullying, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexism
samlo28's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Xenophobia