Britt-Marie Was Here: A Novel
Beloved and bestelling novelist Carrie Fisher's "autobiographical...funny, and touching, single woman's exploration of survival and motherhood in 1990s Hollywood" (Harper's Bazaar) is a dazzling romantic comedy full of "charm with a vengeance" (Entertainment Weekly). Hollywood screenwriter Cora Sharpe has what one of the endless intimates she thinks of as her "Committee" calls "a big, loud life." Her confidant and writing partner, Bud, has been on a manic-depressive roller coaster. Her dear friend William, AIDS-ridden, has finally taken leave of his live. And in the vacuum that follows his departure, Cora's romance with quiet gentle Ray has flickered and expired. Then Cora finds out she's pregnant, and even the Committee can't steer her through this one. Enter Cora's mother, Viv, with her "delusions of grandma" and a madcap scheme to kidnap Cora's grandpa from his nursing home. All she needs is a little help from Cora and Bud, who are only too happy to take their troubled act on the road...
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The first chapter of this book had me laughing out loud. Britt-Marie is an endearing character who is coming into her own at 64 having left her husband and moving to a little town called Borg. If you enjoyed A Man Called Ove you will enjoy this one.
If you like reading about quirky people, you will like this book. We are all unique and may not fit just anywhere, but we all fit in somewhere.
Facebook was absolutely adorable I love Brit I enjoyed that she has like an odd add type personality it was really cool to see that and a book I wish more people would put that out there as I have dyslexia and it'd be cool to have a book about somebody that has dyslexia Maybe they discovered something cool or something I don't know but anyway this book was really good I really enjoyed it
A bit slower to develop than some of the other books I've read by Backman. However, I enjoyed following Britt-Marie's journey to herself.
Known for his quirky characters that are often broken but have a whole lot of heart...Britt Marie was a good read that balanced the laughs with touching and sweet moments.
Great quote:
"That is the reason passion is worth something, not for what it gives us but for what it demands that we risk."
Great quote:
"That is the reason passion is worth something, not for what it gives us but for what it demands that we risk."
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