A review by agirlnamedellie
Beartown by Fredrik Backman

challenging dark emotional 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

First audiobook so took a while to get used to. The plot was quite a difficult subject matter to listen to but I really enjoyed the ay the story unfolded. It highlighted the pressure put on young people in a small town where everyone knows each other, and shone a spotlight onto victim blaming. It also brought up the topic of conversation around if people of prominence are a lot of the time dismissed from the crimes they have committed because they have money, fame, sporting prowess etc. Lots of different important topics covered in this book against the backdrop of an ice hockey town. Loved the character of Benji. Enjoyed the ending too. Probably will leave as a stand alone book although i know it is a series.  
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