A review by michaelarella
Beartown by Fredrik Backman

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book was a work of art.  Backman handled a very difficult subject matter in a way that thoroughly stuck with the reader and made you think of the biases seen today. 

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