"I love a fuss-budget" said no one until they met Britt-Marie

My goal as an author is to connect my readers with characters they'd love to invite to lunch. So, in addition to introducing you to the characters in my own novels, I want to talk to you about those I find in the books I'm reading.

Today that character is Britt-Marie from Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman. When you first meet Britt-Marie, you may not find her very likeable. She lacks social graces, is completely inflexible, and believes everyone should live their life just like she does - and has no problems telling that to those around her. However, Fredrik Backman weaves a tale in which the reader experiences Britt-Marie's metamorphosis from a fussy, strict rule keeper to a kind, courageous, and feisty woman.

Britt-Marie is like any woman who has ever had to make changes later in life and take a step into the unknown. She gives us hope that we can become who we are meant to become - even if we spent years being someone else. In the end, we must all determine what really matters and then live in a way that honors it.

Britt-Marie is a character that will not disappear after you've read the final page. Without a doubt, she is someone you'd love to invite to lunch.

I highly recommend Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman
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