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A review by drew3486
Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman
5.0
And whatever happens.
Wherever she is.
Everyone will know. Britt-Marie was here.
Britt-Marie was here is a story about a side character from My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She’s Sorry.
When 61 year old Britt-Marie discovers that her husband of many years has been cheating on her, she leaves him behind and moves to the town of Borg. Britt-Marie is an odd sort of character who likes things done a certain way and likes routine an order. When she secures a job at a recreation center, she becomes acquainted with many of the colorful residents of Borg. She forms many unlikely friendships, and endears herself to the people of Borg, and they grow to love her as well.
She hilariously finds herself becoming the coach of the local football team, and must also deal with the fallout of leaving her husband behind while also dealing with the local policeman who seems to have taken an interest in her. In the end, the story is about a woman who must decide if she is going to choose herself for the first time in her life, rather than someone else.
This book is full of humor, observations about life, and unlikely friendships. It’s definitely a similar setup to A Man Called Ove, so if you enjoyed that, I’m sure you’ll enjoy this.
Wherever she is.
Everyone will know. Britt-Marie was here.
Britt-Marie was here is a story about a side character from My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She’s Sorry.
When 61 year old Britt-Marie discovers that her husband of many years has been cheating on her, she leaves him behind and moves to the town of Borg. Britt-Marie is an odd sort of character who likes things done a certain way and likes routine an order. When she secures a job at a recreation center, she becomes acquainted with many of the colorful residents of Borg. She forms many unlikely friendships, and endears herself to the people of Borg, and they grow to love her as well.
She hilariously finds herself becoming the coach of the local football team, and must also deal with the fallout of leaving her husband behind while also dealing with the local policeman who seems to have taken an interest in her. In the end, the story is about a woman who must decide if she is going to choose herself for the first time in her life, rather than someone else.
This book is full of humor, observations about life, and unlikely friendships. It’s definitely a similar setup to A Man Called Ove, so if you enjoyed that, I’m sure you’ll enjoy this.