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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
Another clever, fun, thought-provoking book by Fredrik Backman. I didn't much care for Britt-Marie in "My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry" but I came to love her in "Britt-Marie Was Here". I really enjoyed this story and frequently found myself thinking, "Britt-Marie, you need to....." "Britt-Marie, why don't you....." which is exactly what she didn't need anymore in her life and a truth that she grew to realize. (I'm not sure if that's a spoiler) I hope to hear more of Britt-Marie's adventures.
I absolutely loved this quote because it reminds me of my beloved Bulldogs:
“If you support Tottenham you always give more love than you get back... Tottenham is the worst kind of bad team, because they're almost good. They always promise that they're going to be fantastic. They make you hope. So you go on loving them and they carry on finding more and more innovative ways of disappointing you”
I absolutely loved this quote because it reminds me of my beloved Bulldogs:
“If you support Tottenham you always give more love than you get back... Tottenham is the worst kind of bad team, because they're almost good. They always promise that they're going to be fantastic. They make you hope. So you go on loving them and they carry on finding more and more innovative ways of disappointing you”
I really enjoyed this book and am so glad we got to have more of Britt-Marie’s story after My Grandmother... Being an English soccer fan, I got a huge kick out of knowing someone’s personality based on what club they support. Of course, it also didn’t hurt that Liverpool (my team) fans are obviously the best.
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I’m so sorry Backman, but I didn’t really care about what was happening in this book at all.
I’m so sorry Backman, but I didn’t really care about what was happening in this book at all.
Though I didn't love it as much as I loved A Man Called Ovee I did really like it. Backman has a way of showing character growth without it seeming awkward and contrite.
Britt-Marie is hard to like and easy to love. Not my favorite Backman book so far, but he still has a perfect score for making me ugly cry in a public place (this time getting my hair done). I laughed out loud. I sighed. The ending made it worth it. Well done.
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was given an advanced reader copy of Britt-Marie Was Here from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Fredrik Backman writes characters that are so realistic that you seem to know them.
If you want to see my whole review, including more details, go to http://kathyloves2read.blogspot.com/2016/03/britt-marie-was-here-will-make-you.html
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Fredrik Backman writes characters that are so realistic that you seem to know them.
If you want to see my whole review, including more details, go to http://kathyloves2read.blogspot.com/2016/03/britt-marie-was-here-will-make-you.html
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved it. Made me laugh, made me cry and everything in between. Just wonderful.
"If you can be heard then you exist."
"Sometimes it's easier to go on living, not even knowing who you are, when at least you know precisely where you are while you go on not knowing."
Perhaps the first Fredrik Backman book that did not make me cry, but it could be that I've been in a bit of a reading slump lately. Britt-Marie Was Here offered all the classic Backman aspects: humor, emotion, pain, love, connection, separation all wrapped up in a lovely little novel.
"Sometimes it's easier to go on living, not even knowing who you are, when at least you know precisely where you are while you go on not knowing."
Perhaps the first Fredrik Backman book that did not make me cry, but it could be that I've been in a bit of a reading slump lately. Britt-Marie Was Here offered all the classic Backman aspects: humor, emotion, pain, love, connection, separation all wrapped up in a lovely little novel.
This is my new favorite book. I love everything about Britt-Marie. I love how he writes her and her observations.