Britt-Marie Was Here
from the bestselling author of a man called ove, anxious people and my friends
$22.02
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
9 January 2017
Summary
Britt-Marie Was Here: A Tale of Second Chances
For as long as anyone can remember, Britt-Marie has been an acquired taste. It’s not that she’s judgemental, or fussy, or difficult - she just expects things to be done in a certain way. A cutlery drawer should be arranged in the right order, for example (forks, knives, then spoons). We’re not animals, are we?
But behind the passive-aggressive, socially awkward, absurdly pedantic busybody is a woman who has more imagination, big…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781473617230 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1473617235 |
| Author: | Fredrik Backman, Henning Koch |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Sceptre |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 9 January 2017 |
| Weight: | 224g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 21mm |
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Critics Review
This is an author who understands people and watches society closely…. An author who specialises in the unforgettable, outdoes himself and in the process overshoots our rating system…. In the end 5*s are all I can offer but I feel that this is a novel that deserves many, many more. - Bookbag
Impressive [and] heart-warming… there are unexpected delights to being stuck with Britt-Marie. - Literary ReviewA brilliant mix of belly-laughs, profound insight and captivating events delivered… with Backman’s pitch-perfect dialogue and an unparalleled understanding of human nature. - Shelf AwarenessThe bestselling author of A MAN CALLED OVE returns with this heartwarming story about a woman rediscovering herself after personal crisis. Backman reveals Britt-Marie’s need for order….with clear, tight descriptions. Insightful and touching, this is a sweet and inspiring story about truth and transformation. Fans of Backman’s will find another winner in these pages. - Publishers WeeklyAbout The Author
Fredrik Backman
Fredrik Backman is a Swedish blogger, columnist and author. His debut novel A MAN CALLED OVE was a number 1 bestseller across Scandinavia, has sold over one million copies worldwide, was a Richard & Judy summer read in the UK and an instant New York Times paperback bestseller, and has been made into an acclaimed film. Fredrik’s subsequent novels, MY GRANDMOTHER SENDS HER REGARDS AND APOLOGISES and BRITT-MARIE WAS HERE, also went straight to number 1 in Sweden on publication.
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