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Beartown by Fredrik Backman

5/24/2017

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I have to start this review by saying I am a fan of Fredrik Backman's writing and have loved all of his previous books.  I felt Beartown was somewhat of a departure from the tone of his earlier books and dealt with some weighty topics, but it still has all the amazing character development that I've come to expect from Mr. Backman.  Our book club selected this as our monthly pick and it truly generated some of the best discussions we have had in a long time. 

Beartown is the story of a town on the brink of something.  Is Beartown destined for  greatness when the hockey team wins their championship game and energizes not only the town's residents but the community's economy, or is Beartown heading for extinction when the hockey team loses that championship match and Beartown fades into obscurity.  

This novel is also the story of family, those who are blood related and those who become like family to us.  It is also a story of strength, courage and determination on so many different levels.  It is a story of conflict, doubt and growing up.  Beartown is all these things and so much more.  

I enjoyed this book, but I will say that it doesn't move as fast as some of Mr. Backman's previous work.  I was about 30% into the book and having some difficulty engaging in the plot as well as keeping track of the many characters, but it is worth sticking it out because this is such a well crafted novel.  I believe Beartown is the first in a trilogy so that will give readers an opportunity to continue on the journey with Beartown and its residents.  

I received this book courtesy of Atria Books through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  

3 Comments
Bianca Trevino
7/13/2018 06:44:34 am

Hi do you know anymore about whether this will be a trilogy or not? Thank you!

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Walley's Book Reviews
7/13/2018 07:38:17 am

Hi Bianca,
The second book in the trilogy titled Us Against You just recently came out. I haven't had the opportunity to read it yet, but Fredrik Backman never disappoints. Happy Reading! Edee

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Bianca Trevino
7/13/2018 07:41:45 am

I haven't read Us Against You yet but I was wondering whether or not there will be a 3rd book? Thank you and Happy Reading :)




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