Britt-Marie cannot stand clutter or disorganization and she doesn't mean for her helpful suggestions to come off as criticism. After walking out on her cheating husband, Britt-Marie takes a job as the caretaker of the local recreation center. Soon, she is heavily involved in helping a colorful collection of local characters and coaching the youth soccer team. Can Britt-Marie finally find a place where she belongs?

I have a soft spot for novels about misunderstood socially awkward adults trying to find connection. Sadly, Britt-Marie Was Here fell flat for me. It didn't help that the plot was hard to follow, jumping ahead of an important and then explaining what you missed. The lovable cast of secondary characters was as expected but much of the story hinges on whether Britt-Marie will take her idiot husband back; a hell no to any reader, making it difficult to sit even sit through the possibility.