Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman

Britt-Marie Was Here

Fredrik Backman with Henning Koch (Translator)

324 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional slow-paced

Description

Britt-Marie can’t stand mess. A disorganized cutlery drawer ranks high on her list of unforgivable sins. She is not one to judge others—no matter how ill-mannered, unkempt, or morally suspect they might be. It’s just that sometimes people interpre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,098 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
hopeful 69%
funny 59%
reflective 48%
inspiring 43%
lighthearted 32%
sad 28%
adventurous 9%
relaxing 7%
challenging 4%
dark 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 32%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.08

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