58 pages • 1 hour read
324
Novel • Fiction
Borg, Sweden • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman follows 63-year-old Britt-Marie, who leaves her unfaithful husband and starts anew in the struggling town of Borg, where she becomes the reluctant soccer coach for the local youth team. As she integrates into the community, she confronts the trauma of her past, forms meaningful relationships with the villagers, and embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
Heartwarming
Emotional
Humorous
Hopeful
Contemplative
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Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman, translated by Henning Koch, is widely appreciated for its heartwarming, humorous narrative and well-developed protagonist. Reviewers praise its exploration of second chances and personal growth. However, some find the storyline predictable and the pacing slow at times. Overall, it offers a touching but somewhat conventional read.
Readers who enjoy heartwarming, character-driven stories about personal growth and community, much like those found in A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman or The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce, will find Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman and Transl. Henning Koch equally engaging and inspiring.
196,773 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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324
Novel • Fiction
Borg, Sweden • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
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