Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Beartown by Fredrik Backman

244 reviews

mirris25's review against another edition

dark reflective sad tense medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Classism

karwc's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

• 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Child death, Drug use, Gun violence, and Racism

12hannah12's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Minor: Child abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Alcohol

ilkjen's review

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• 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

It’s gut wrenching because it’s accurate. This was a tough read, but it’s so well written. Backman’s storytelling technique is remarkable.

And the audiobook reads like a Serial podcast, which I love, so I highly recommend it to anyone who shares that view.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Classism

Minor: Child abuse and Injury/Injury detail

charlievsmith's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Violence

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Self harm, Sexism, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Eating disorder, Homophobia, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

pbraue13's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Homophobia and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Animal death, Racism, Transphobia, and Death of parent

ewest's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious tense slow-paced

• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Sexism, and Sexual assault

radtj's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, and Grief

Moderate: Rape and Violence

khackett411's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, and Violence

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Body shaming, Cursing, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Islamophobia, and Alcohol

kendelwheeeat's review against another edition

dark sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault