A review by charity1313
Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman

emotional funny hopeful inspiring slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Not quite a sequel to My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry, but more of a companion novel. The characters overlap and we get to see the "what happens next" for Britt-Marie after MGAMtTYSS. In true Britt-Marie fashion it's filled with cringe-worthy moments of hilarity, but in true Fredrik Backman fashion it's also filled with emotion, wisdom, depth of character, and hard things made hopeful. At times painful and heart-breaking but overall heart-warming. A book I hugged at the end and am sure to re-visit.
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