Beartown

In the small, isolated town of Beartown, the community's hopes rest entirely on its junior ice hockey team. When a violent act occurs involving the star player and the general manager's daughter, the town's social fabric begins to tear apart. Backman masterfully explores the heavy burden of expectations, the loyalty of friendship, and the moral courage required to stand against the majority. It is a powerful, emotional examination of how a single event can change a community forever.

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