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A review by katherina_lei
Beartown by Fredrik Backman
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Tragic and beautiful all at once. This book made cry, but I also loved it. Backman has the most beautiful prose and I love the way I think about people, myself, and the world when I am reading his books, and this one was no exception.
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, and Violence