324 pages
English language
Published Sept. 8, 2016
Britt-Marie is a socially awkward, fussy busybody who is used to being organized. When she walks out on her cheating husband and gets a job as caretaker of the dilapidated recreation center in Borg, she is woefully unprepared for the changes. But as she takes on the task of leading the supremely untalented children's soccer team to victory, she just might find a place she belongs.
It took me a looooooong time to muster up any affection for Britt-Marie. I agree with a reading friend of mine that this is too like A Man Called Ove to rate nearly as well (formulaic, but not as good).
It took me a looooooong time to muster up any affection for Britt-Marie. I agree with a reading friend of mine that this is too like A Man Called Ove to rate nearly as well (formulaic, but not as good).
Another stellar novel form Backman. I've read A Man Called Ove and My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry and loved them both. This one was equally heartwarming and insightful. He's a master story-teller and I won't hesitate to pick up whatever he writes.
