By Fredrik Backman, the bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell you She's Sorry.
Synopsis
Britt-Marie is an older lady who has spent her life taking care of everyone else before herself. She cannot tolerate a mess and finds herself constantly cleaning and straightening. She also makes lists about everything. But now her life has become a mess and she doesn't know what to do about it.
She has just left her husband for being unfaithful and needs to find a job. The only one available to someone with no real experience in the working world is a temporary one in a forgotten little town called Borg. The job entails looking after a crumbling recreation center in a town where the main business has folded and nearly every other business has closed down. The only people who still enjoy the recreation center is the group of children who make up the very untalented soccer team.
Britt-Marie is a very organized person who knows exactly how others should live their lives and she isn't shy about sharing her opinions. For instance, there is a proper way to sort a cutlery drawer and dinner must be at 6 pm exactly every night. And, of course, there are certain cleaning products, such as baking soda, which must always be used.
But hidden inside this socially awkward and fussy busybody is a woman who has more imagination, bigger dreams, and a warmer heart than anyone around her realizes.
As Britt-Marie is drawn into the daily doings of Borg and the misfits who populate the town, along with helping the children with the soccer team, she discovers more about herself than she ever realized and perhaps a place where she truly belongs.
Summary
As has been true of every one of Fredrik Backman's books, this is a heartwarming story told with the author's special way with words. I have been fascinated with Backman's storytelling with every one of his books I've read. I highly recommend this story of a woman who rediscovers herself and of a small town who has an unforgettable group of citizens who will never forget that “Britt-Marie Was Here”.
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*Britt-Marie Was Here reviewed by Wednesday Elf
Elf, I love the premise of this novel and Frederick Backman’s writing is popular for good reason. Thanks for your excellent review and recommendation.
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DeleteI enjoyed this book just as much as I have all of Fredrik Backman's books. Thanks for your visit.
DeleteThis sounds like a fantastic book - honestly we all have a bit of Britt-Marie in us I suspect - I could kind of relate to this character - I'll venture a guess that in the end she's truly appreciated as she finds herself - women finding themselves; a theme I can get behind
ReplyDeleteI agree, Barbara. We probably all have a bit of Britt-Marie in us, or we know someone who is a lot like her. :)
DeleteI love the sound of this book. The main character sounds delightful and I like that she rediscovers herself and finds a place she really belongs. I would enjoy this book, thank you for your excellent review and recommendation!
ReplyDeleteYou really get into learning about this lady in the story. Britt-Marie just needed someone to recognize who she was as a person.
DeleteI have read two of Backman's books and loved them both, so I will definitely find this one too! Thanks for a great review of a wonderful author and his stories.
ReplyDeleteI've loved every Backman book I've read, Olivia. I'm sure you will enjoy this one just as much as the others you've read.
DeleteThis sounds like a wonderful book that would be very heartwarming! I always love a great story where characters survive difficulties and end up much happier in the end with people who truly care about them. Thanks for the recommendation! I look forward to reading Britt-Marie Was Here.
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