I read A Man Called Ove back in 2018 and absolutely adored it. Since then I’ve wanted to read every Backman I could get my hands on, yet this is the first one I have actually read.
Britt-Marie is a “socially awkward, fussy busybody” who finds herself in a new town full of interesting characters and with a job that brings unexpected responsibility after walking out on her cheating husband.
Britt-Marie’s story is a journey of self discovery at an older age, of small triumphs and of learning what football is all about. I’m not the biggest football fan but it’s not really the main point of the book so don’t let that deter you. 
Honestly, this is no Ove, but Britt-Marie has the same core to it: be kind, love, make friends, take risks with people, don’t judge on first appearances. A Man Called Ove just did this better though and for that reason I can’t give this the same 5 stars I have Ove.