A review by ferociablejbear
Beartown by Fredrik Backman

emotional sad 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

1.75

I didn’t love this. That probably says more about me than the book, though. Having enjoyed A Man Called Ove, I picked this up expecting similar vibes. The vibes were not similar to say the least. The book covers important topics, so I’m glad it’s found an audience, but it doesn’t really move the needle for me, personally.