A review by strawberrygal
Beartown by Fredrik Backman

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The most amazing book I’ve ever read. Time and time again Fredrik Backman amazes me with his unique way of writing characters in a way that feels so deeply personal to the reader. He has really outdone himself with Beartown. My emotions swung from crying to laughter with every page and the storytelling kept an incredible grip on me. Not to mention the attention to details that make the story feel so much richer. The ending really ties everything together in a totally unexpected way. The plot twists were incredibly well written and threw me for a loop even when I thought I had everything figured out. This book is about so much more than hockey, it’s about love, courage, the faults and shortcoming of people, and so much more.
Truly a book that keeps you on your toes in the best way. 

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