58 pages 1 hour read

Fredrik Backman, Transl. Henning Koch

Britt-Marie Was Here

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Before You Read

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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.

Reviews & Readership

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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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Britt-Marie Was Here?

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.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Humor

Realistic Fiction

Scandinavian Literature

Themes

Society: Community

Emotions/Behavior: Hope

Relationships: Teams