I have just finished listening to a 2017 audio book, Beartown, by Fredrik Backman which was recommended to me by blogging friend, James J. Cudney of This Is My Truth Now, one of my favorite blogs that I follow. I recently reviewed his debut novel,Watching Glass Shatter, on both this site and my “accidental blog,” blogging807.wordpress.com. I gave his novel a 5 out of 5 points, and have been recommending it to all my discerning reader friends who want a “good read” to give to someone for Christmas (after reading it themselves first, of course). I have told people that they will love the characterization skills James demonstrates as he deals with the members of the Glass family, all flawed characters, but unforgettable, and ones we can relate to. Cudney weaves the braid of the family’s dynamics and relationships from the individual complexities of each character, none of whom we fail to care about. He has mentioned in his blog that he will make an announcement on This Is My Truth Now early in 2018 as to whether there will be a sequel. I, for one, am keeping my fingers crossed and will be first in line to purchase a copy!
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Oh, I adore you… thank you so much! I can’t wait to hear what you thought of Beartown!!! BTW, check out my post from today. You were named because of something you did this year 🙂 That’s all I will say.
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Loved Beartown and will review it after New Year’s. Now you have me intrigued!
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Sounds delicious. How was Beartown? Have the book but have not read yet.
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The language was rough, but it was realistic because the characters were high school jocks on a winning hockey team. The story was extremely good. Kept my interest all the way through.
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