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Britt-Marie Was Here
BrittMarie Was Here
Author: Fredrik Backman, Henning Koch (Translator)
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 n...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781501142536
ISBN-10: 1501142534
Publication Date: 5/3/2016
Pages: 336
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 43 ratings
Publisher: Atria Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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susieqmillsacoustics avatar reviewed Britt-Marie Was Here on + 1062 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
What a delightful book! As annoying as Britt Marie seemed in My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry, I never expected to come to love her so. She and the town of Borg became a part of my heart. I have enjoyed Backman's books more with each one I read!
junie avatar reviewed Britt-Marie Was Here on + 630 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I liked this book but some parts were boring. You have to laugh and cry with Britt-Marie and her OCD and feel sorry for her. She left her cheating husband and was on her own the first time in her life. She decided she had to get a job in case she died and no one knew would find her.

None of Fredrik Bachman's previous books were as good as "A Man Called Ove", which won me over completely. This one was just okay in my opinion.
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Helpful Score: 1
I've enjoyed two of Backman's books and couldn't finish two others. Interesting writing style, and quirky characters but Britt-Marie just didn't hold my interest long enough to finish.
I kept trying to put myself in her place, having left her cheating husband and never having lived on her own. With her lack of social skills, it's a tough life. But even the soccer team didn't seem to draw me in. So off it goes into book swap land, hope someone else enjoys!
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reviewed Britt-Marie Was Here on + 8 more book reviews
I enjoyed the book It was well-written.
ilovebooksanddogs avatar reviewed Britt-Marie Was Here on + 359 more book reviews
Ok, I was eager to read another book by this author since I loved A Man Called Ove but this book wasn't at all what I expected. I tried and tried to get into it, I attempted to finish it but i just couldn't. Britt-Marie was not relatable to me at all, she's actually the kind of person that I go out of my way to avoid cause you know life is hard enough without having to put up with assholes and in my opinion that is what Britt-Marie was, a total ass. I found no redeeming qualities in her character and believe you me, I tried!
I'm terribly disappointed in this book and in this author, I think A Man Called Ove was what I call "a 1 hit wonder", I'm not willing to waste my time trying to read another by this author. Now of course, this is just MY opinion, which I am entitled to. If you read this book and like/love it, I'm happy for you!
eadieburke avatar reviewed Britt-Marie Was Here on + 1638 more book reviews
Britt-Marie is socially awkward and she can be annoying as she hates a mess. She always has a suggestion on how to live your life. She has a great imagination, big dreams and a warm heart. Backman's characters are very rich. I loved Ove and Britt-Marie is up there too. This book made me laugh out loud. She has lots of wisdom and I loved all the many uses for baking soda. I look forward to reading more of Backman's books as he is truly an excellent writer. Highly recommended!
justreadingabook avatar reviewed Britt-Marie Was Here on + 1726 more book reviews
Heartwarming, delightful, surprising, funny and at times sad.
Wonderful story about a town with no hope but got Britt-Marie.
Don't miss reading this story.


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