Britt-Marie Was Here

Main Characters and Their Development

• Britt-Marie — the main character of the book, a middle-aged woman who, after many years of marriage and living in her husband's shadow, decides to start a new life. She moves to the small town of Borg, where she gradually uncovers new qualities in herself and gains self-confidence. Britt-Marie learns to accept herself as she is and finds her place in society.
• Kent — Britt-Marie's husband, with whom she has lived for many years. Their relationship is complicated, and at the beginning of the book, he cheats on her, which becomes the catalyst for change in Britt-Marie's life.
• Vega — a girl from Borg who plays on the local soccer team. She is one of the first to accept Britt-Marie in the new town and helps her feel needed.
• Sven — a policeman from Borg who shows interest in Britt-Marie. He supports her and helps her adapt to her new life, becoming an important part of her new environment.
• Bank — the owner of the local bar and hotel, who initially is skeptical of Britt-Marie but over time begins to respect her for her resilience and determination.
• The soccer team — a group of children from Borg who play soccer and become an important part of Britt-Marie's life. Through interacting with them, she learns to be more open and caring.