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A review by persnickery
Beartown by Fredrik Backman
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Brutally honest look at a how tragedy (violence) can tear apart a small town. Characters were so complicated and well explored. I cried a bit, I got angry. Unfortunately, the pacing was too slow for me.
Graphic: Violence and Rape
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Homophobia and Bullying