Britt-Marie Was Here

By Fredrik Backman

Book Overview

The New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry, and Anxious People captivates readers with this "warm and satisfying" (People) 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501142542
• ISBN13: 9781501142543
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful book with wonderful characters and a great ending!

Wonderful book with wonderful characters! Britt Marie is astounding as a character! As well as a great ending! Really tugs at the heartstrings! I'll certainly put this book on my list to recommend to family and friends!

Britt Marie won my heart

I love books written by Fredrik Backman. I’ve read 9 of his books. Britt Marie is one of the best. She’s a remarkable character. The ending is beautiful.

My Grandmother pt 2

Great characters. Enjoyed even more than "My Gandmother Told Me..." (even though I'm not a fan of soccer). People can find themself at any age and help others anytime and anywhere.

Not great, was expecting more

I read "My Grandmother Asked[...]" by Backman, found it quirky and enjoyable, so was excited to read this one...but I thought it fell short. It wasn't necessarily bad, and I'm not sure if something was lost in translation this time, but I was rather bored and sometimes just confused by it. I remember laughing and enjoying the frankness of Britt-Marie in the beginning of the book, but that wasnt enought to carry the rest of the story. The character Britt-Marie is in "Grandmother," so it's not like I wasn't fully expecting her and her peculiarity. I probably won't read any more of his books.

Britt Marie is certainly worth knowing

This book was delightful. I would find myself laughing or crying throughout. It is a lovely reminder things are not always as they seem.

Excellent story and very well written

This is the third book of Fredrik Backman I have read and I have loved them ALL!! Still not sure which is my favorite because they are all so different but he doesn't disappoint. His characters are so quirky and the story line is always simple yet poignant. Can't say enough about this book and the author.