It‘s very delicately and cleverly handled – Backman has remarkably accurate insight into the psychology and perspective of teenage girls. It‘s all too rare for a male writer, and he should be applauded for doing it and doing it well. And as much as Beartown feels like a departure from the rest of his oeuvre, there are still a few moments of classic Backman. Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/beartown-fredrik-backman/