Beartown
2014 • 689 pages

Ratings337

Average rating4.4

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Backman is an amazing storyteller. While the plot isn't unique, the lyrical writing and the memorable characters make this a page turner. The most interesting characters to me aren't the major players but the supporting ones whose choices, and how they justify them, have a significant impact on the outcome. I know there's a sequel, [b:Us Against You 36373463 Us Against You (Beartown, #2) Fredrik Backman https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1516019348s/36373463.jpg 56772779], but I'm not sure I want to read it; I'd rather leave the perfect ending that Backman has for this book as it is.

February 3, 2019