Britt-Marie Was Here
Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman.
Publisher: Sceptre (1805)
ASIN: B01N1ETC6C
The New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry “returns with this heartwarming story about a woman rediscovering herself after a personal crisis…fans of Backman will find another winner in these pages” (Publishers Weekly).
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 interpret her helpful suggestions as criticisms, which is certainly not her intention.
But hidden inside the socially awkward, fussy busybody is a woman who has more imagination, bigger dreams, and a warmer heart that anyone around her realizes.
When Britt-Marie walks out on her cheating husband and has to fend for herself in the miserable backwater town of Borg—of which the kindest thing one can say is that it has a road going through it—she finds work as the caretaker of a soon-to-be demolished recreation center. The fastidious Britt-Marie soon finds herself being drawn into the daily doings of her fellow citizens, an odd assortment of miscreants, drunkards, layabouts. Most alarming of all, she’s given the impossible task of leading the supremely untalented children’s soccer team to victory. In this small town of misfits, can Britt-Marie find a place where she truly belongs?
Funny and moving, sweet and inspiring, Britt-Marie Was Here celebrates the importance of community and connection in a world that can feel isolating.
This is a follow-up to My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry. It follows one of the characters in that book named, Britt-Marie.
Once again this is not my normal reading material, but I found I enjoyed both of the books very much, and kept wanting to pick it up . To anyone who read the first book (and it actually isn't a "series") and enjoyed it.. you will wind up liking this book on Britt-Marie.
I will say, for my own particular taste, and although I liked the ending, there are more things I would have liked seen happen for the ending. But everyone will have their own feelings about that.
Read these books, even if they aren't what you generally read. They are fast reading and very much will hit your heart.
Publisher: Sceptre (1805)
ASIN: B01N1ETC6C
The New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry “returns with this heartwarming story about a woman rediscovering herself after a personal crisis…fans of Backman will find another winner in these pages” (Publishers Weekly).
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 interpret her helpful suggestions as criticisms, which is certainly not her intention.
But hidden inside the socially awkward, fussy busybody is a woman who has more imagination, bigger dreams, and a warmer heart that anyone around her realizes.
When Britt-Marie walks out on her cheating husband and has to fend for herself in the miserable backwater town of Borg—of which the kindest thing one can say is that it has a road going through it—she finds work as the caretaker of a soon-to-be demolished recreation center. The fastidious Britt-Marie soon finds herself being drawn into the daily doings of her fellow citizens, an odd assortment of miscreants, drunkards, layabouts. Most alarming of all, she’s given the impossible task of leading the supremely untalented children’s soccer team to victory. In this small town of misfits, can Britt-Marie find a place where she truly belongs?
Funny and moving, sweet and inspiring, Britt-Marie Was Here celebrates the importance of community and connection in a world that can feel isolating.
This is a follow-up to My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry. It follows one of the characters in that book named, Britt-Marie.
Once again this is not my normal reading material, but I found I enjoyed both of the books very much, and kept wanting to pick it up . To anyone who read the first book (and it actually isn't a "series") and enjoyed it.. you will wind up liking this book on Britt-Marie.
I will say, for my own particular taste, and although I liked the ending, there are more things I would have liked seen happen for the ending. But everyone will have their own feelings about that.
Read these books, even if they aren't what you generally read. They are fast reading and very much will hit your heart.
posted by DesLily | 9:50 AM
1 Comments:
I was in the library last year and got chatting to one of the librarians. He was singing the praises of this author and I said I would get around to him soon. I never did but judging by your review I really should. Love the colours of that cover.
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