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A review by the_reader_mommy
Beartown by Fredrik Backman
5.0
After I had turned the last page of Beartown, I put it down, stared for quite a while at the ceiling, and sighed several times.
Yes, it is that kind of book. When it began, all the descriptions of ice hockey had me wondering if it was even worth reading. But after around 20% in, the story took a turn for the better. It was as if the author was giving us time to absorb the atmosphere, the character names, and their personalities in the initial stages.
There is not much I can say about this book that has not already been said or giving the plot away. It is one of the best books I have read in quite a while and that includes Anxious People too. The way it explores the fragility of human relationships in the face of adversities is so beautiful I couldn't help putting down the book several times while reading and thinking about what was written.
I absolutely fell in love with Amat's character who shows such a range of emotions many adults I know are not able to.
Looking forward to reading Us Against You. My only regret is that I didn't pick this book earlier.
Yes, it is that kind of book. When it began, all the descriptions of ice hockey had me wondering if it was even worth reading. But after around 20% in, the story took a turn for the better. It was as if the author was giving us time to absorb the atmosphere, the character names, and their personalities in the initial stages.
There is not much I can say about this book that has not already been said or giving the plot away. It is one of the best books I have read in quite a while and that includes Anxious People too. The way it explores the fragility of human relationships in the face of adversities is so beautiful I couldn't help putting down the book several times while reading and thinking about what was written.
I absolutely fell in love with Amat's character who shows such a range of emotions many adults I know are not able to.
Looking forward to reading Us Against You. My only regret is that I didn't pick this book earlier.