"Beartown" by Fredrik Backman


Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Frederik Backman's novels are always over-flowing with heart and this one is no exception. Beartown is a hockey town and they take their sport seriously. There is a fierce sense of loyalty, not just among the players, but throughout the town. When a traumatic event occurs in the life of a young girl, the entire town is sent into a tail-spin of anger, fear and revenge and we are shown how loyalty can bring out the best in people, but also the worst. With heart-stopping, philosophical insights into human nature, Backman's characters will repeatedly surprise you. Unputdownable-ness: Medium-High LOL: Low Ugly Cry Potential: High (do not make the mistake of trying to read this while waiting for your client to show up like I did) Character Development: High Originality: Medium Quality of Writing: High Intellectual Depth: High Light Read: No