A review by tabatha_shipley
Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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

4.0

What I Did Like:
+Character growth. Britt-Marie has an amazing arc. Backman is somehow able to take this woman from someone who grates on you to someone you love so gradually that you don’t realize it’s happening. 
+Amazing characters. These characters feel like real people from any small town. They’re relatable and varied. They’re real and honest. I loved every single one of them. 
+The town features almost as a character itself. Not as much as Beartown, another town by the same author, but in a lighter way. It’s clear Borg is personified here, mirrored in its citizens. I loved that! 

Who Should Read This One:
-Backman fans. If you liked A Man Called Ove or My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry, you need this one. Britt-Marie is the perfect character to carry this narrative.
-Contemporary fans. If you dig stories about realistic people living real lives, you’ll adore Britt-Marie! 

My Rating: 4 Stars