Britt-Marie Was Here: from the bestselling author of A MAN CALLED OVE
May 2016 · Hachette UK
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FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A MAN CALLED OVE, NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING TOM HANKS
The number one bestseller: a funny, poignant and uplifting tale of love, community, and second chances
For as long as anyone can remember, Britt-Marie has been an acquired taste. It's not that she's judgemental, or fussy, or difficult - she just expects things to be done in a certain way. A cutlery drawer should be arranged in the right order, for example (forks, knives, then spoons). We're not animals, are we?
But behind the passive-aggressive, socially awkward, absurdly pedantic busybody is a woman who has more imagination, bigger dreams and a warmer heart than anyone around her realizes.
So when Britt-Marie finds herself unemployed, separated from her husband of 20 years, left to fend for herself in the miserable provincial backwater that is Borg - of which the kindest thing one can say is that it has a road going through it - and somehow tasked with running the local football team, she is a little unprepared. But she will learn that life may have more to offer her that she's ever realised, and love might be found in the most unexpected of places.
'Impressive and heart-warming . . . there are unexpected delights to being stuck with Britt-Marie' Literary Review
The number one bestseller: a funny, poignant and uplifting tale of love, community, and second chances
For as long as anyone can remember, Britt-Marie has been an acquired taste. It's not that she's judgemental, or fussy, or difficult - she just expects things to be done in a certain way. A cutlery drawer should be arranged in the right order, for example (forks, knives, then spoons). We're not animals, are we?
But behind the passive-aggressive, socially awkward, absurdly pedantic busybody is a woman who has more imagination, bigger dreams and a warmer heart than anyone around her realizes.
So when Britt-Marie finds herself unemployed, separated from her husband of 20 years, left to fend for herself in the miserable provincial backwater that is Borg - of which the kindest thing one can say is that it has a road going through it - and somehow tasked with running the local football team, she is a little unprepared. But she will learn that life may have more to offer her that she's ever realised, and love might be found in the most unexpected of places.
'Impressive and heart-warming . . . there are unexpected delights to being stuck with Britt-Marie' Literary Review
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4.6
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June W
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December 12, 2021
This book makes you laugh and cry and think about life and big life truths - just as all other books of the author. This book is certainly recommended for someone whose heart is broken and wants to get a fresh start, and also for people who like to ponder about life.
Madhurima Karfa
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March 1, 2019
What a lovely lovely book. Oh what an exquisite piece of joy! Very well written, warm and heartfelt. Frederick Backman has wowed us again with his simple yet poignant prose!
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Liz H21
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April 8, 2020
I really loved it. Fredrik does an amazing job of connecting different people & developing relationships. Totally made me cry (sobbing & snotty) because I was so invested in Elsa. Thank you.
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About the author
Fredrik Backman made his literary debut in 2012 with the global sensation A Man Called Ove. He has written seven highly acclaimed novels, including My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises and Britt-Marie Was Here; two heartfelt novellas about life and love; and one non-fiction book about parenthood. His books have sold more than 18 million copies in 46 languages. The Swedish-language film adaptation of A Man Called Ove was nominated for two Academy Awards, and more recently the book was adapted into a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks.
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