58 pages 1 hour read

Fredrik Backman, Transl. Henning Koch

Britt-Marie Was Here

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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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