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Beartown

by Fredrik Backman

Beartown

by Fredrik Backman

In the depths of a dwindling forest settlement, the town of Beartown clings to the flickering hope of a brighter future, one that rests on the icy expanse of their cherished hockey rink. This tightly-knit community, now fraying at the edges due to economic decay, places its dreams on the shoulders of a junior ice hockey team on the cusp of the national semi-finals. The team's success could be the lifeline Beartown desperately needs. Amidst the pressure, a celebratory night takes a sinister turn, leading to an act of violence that ripples through the town, entangling an outcast teen named Amat, rising hockey star Kevin, and the general manager Peter, in a web of scandal that tests the boundaries of loyalty and truth. The weight of collective expectation grows heavy, as does the burden of concealment, calling for one person's bravery to speak out and reset the moral compass of a community veering off course. 'Beartown' is more than a story about a game; it's a profound exploration of the human spirit, the cost of dreams, and the courage required to confront reality when illusion falls away.

  • Sports
  • Fiction
  • Drama
  • Small-Town
  • Community
  • Scandal
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