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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.
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Also by Fredrik Backman
ASIN : B017RNBRRW
Publisher : Atria Books; Reprint edition (May 3, 2016)
Publication date : May 3, 2016
Language : English
File size : 3916 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
Print length : 337 pages
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Customers find the characters rich, well developed, and beloved. They also describe the emotional tone as poignant, touching, and feel good. Readers describe the writing as good and a quiet masterpiece. They find the humor funny and written with emotion. However, some find the beginning slow. Opinions are mixed on the plausibility of the plot, with some finding it believable and deep, while others say it’s mundane and naive. Reader opinions are mixed also on the content, with others finding it nuanced and simple, while still others find it predictable and hard to get through. Customers also disagree on the plot itself, with one finding it unpredictable and odd, while another finds it confusing and strange.
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