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Contemporary Fiction

Beartown

Swede. Björnstad · 2016
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Main Characters and Their Development

  • Peter Andersson – general manager of the Beartown hockey team. He returns to his hometown after a career in the NHL to lead the local team. Peter faces personal and professional challenges as he tries to balance work and family.
  • Mira Andersson – Peter’s wife, who sacrifices her own career for the sake of the family. She supports her husband but also struggles with her own ambitions.
  • Kevin Erdahl – the star of the hockey team, a talented and promising player. However, his life changes after an incident that threatens his future and reputation.
  • Maya Andersson – Peter and Mira’s daughter, a teenager facing the difficulties of growing up and personal trials. She plays a key role in the story, especially after the incident with Kevin.
  • Benji Ovich – Kevin’s best friend and teammate. He is loyal to the team and his friend, but is forced to make a difficult choice when the truth comes out.
  • Amat – the team’s coach, who strives to lead the Beartown team to victory. He faces moral dilemmas and pressure from the community.
Beartown
Date of publication: 26 February 2025
Updated: 4 July 2025
———Original titleSwede. Björnstad · 2016
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