Beartown
Title: Beartown Author: Fredrik Backman Genre: Adult Contemporary Mystery Rating: Five Stars! I’m a fan of shifting POVs (point of views, that is), and I love it when authors experiment and test boundaries. It could really work in their favor, or, conversely, it could be disastrous. Fortunately, for Fredrik Backman, his writing style in Beartown was highly successful. Granted, I’ve met some people who disagree with me on that point—justifiably upset that there were times when you couldn’t necessarily identify the characters, and while there are several occasions where the reader may feel a little lost, ultimately, reading through it pays off in a big way because Beartown is an amazing book. But, before I dive into my praise, let me share the synopsis… “Bear Town” Book Synopsis People say Beartown is finished. A tiny community nestled deep in the forest, it is slowly losing ground to the ever-encroaching trees. But down by the lake stands an