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Britt-Marie Was Here
- Narrated by: Joan Walker
- Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins
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Summary
For as long as anyone can remember, Britt-Marie has been an acquired taste. It's not that she's judgmental 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, bigger dreams and a warmer heart than anyone around her realises. So when Britt-Marie finds herself unemployed, separated from her husband of 20 years, left to fend for herself in the miserable provincial backwater that is Borg - of which the kindest thing one can say is that it has a road going through it - and somehow tasked with running the local football team, she is a little unprepared.
But she will learn that life may have more to offer her than she's ever realised, and love might be found in the most unexpected of places.
The number-one European best seller by the author of A Man Called Ove, Britt-Marie Was Here is a funny, poignant and uplifting tale of love, community and second chances.
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- jasmin
- 13-05-16
Beautiful and uplifting
Love all of Fredrick Backmans books. This is another gem. Poignant and full of hope. Can't wait for his next one.
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- Thewilsonman
- 12-12-16
Lovely heartwarming story.
What made the experience of listening to Britt-Marie Was Here the most enjoyable?
Excellent story mixing wit and pathos but always uplifting. Beautifully and sympathetically read.
What did you like best about this story?
I love the way that the story is progressed. The mixture of humour and sadness is well handled and always riveting.
What does Joan Walker bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Great understanding of the characters and what the author is trying to portray in this and his other two books that are featured on Audible. As much as I love the books; they are seriously enhanced by the excellent narration.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
This book just like the other two books mainly raise a wry smile although there are some very sad moments.
Any additional comments?
All I all: I wish that there were more books written by Backman that I could listen to. I mainly listen when I am out walking and they totally immersed me.
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- knolly
- 05-08-17
another gentle classic by Mr Jackman...
yet again a masterpiece of life's observations...life love laughter & tears, I enjoy his story telling & find myself laughing out loud here n there
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- mollyeyre
- 14-12-20
Mr Backman is an incredible author
This book took me a little while to get into, but I recognised the setup up of showing a character with multiple flaws....... AND hoped that she would turn out OK! It is a lovely story, it made me cross, sad, amused and also tearful! I loved it!
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-06-22
magical tale
Brilliant....loved the story.
narrator added to the magic.
a really feel good tale...Bravo Britte Marie
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- Amazon Customer
- 31-05-23
A beautiful read!
A tale of life in a small community - and the importance of that community. Inspiring and beautifully written.
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- Jane
- 16-07-23
So heartwarming
What a wonderful story, beautifully narrated. It’s like a cup of camomile tea on a summer evening.
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- Sarah Reynolds
- 08-02-24
Backman understands how humans feel
I loved this book.. I love all his books.
Backman is a brilliant observer of what we need as humans to feel we are a part of something bigger than ourselves.
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- locket
- 16-02-19
Querky story
I wasn't sure about this story but a friend recommended it.
Britt Marie is an extraordinary woman. I began to enjoy her character and how she changed the lives of the people she found herself living with. Beautifully read by Joan Walker.
A lovely listen in a long journey.
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- Roberts
- 24-07-17
brilliant book!
excellently narrated, brilliant story... happy sad and funny! highly recommend. great characters all thrown together brought to life by the narrator.
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