Kent

Kent is a primary character in the works of Fredrik Backman. He is introduced in My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She's Sorry as Britt-Marie's entrepreneurial, coffee-making, energetic husband. He later has a more active role in Britt-Marie Was Here.

After his brother Alf left Britt-Marie for the army, Kent married her and they moved into Granny's house. After a few decades, Kent began an affair with a young woman, which ultimately ended his marriage to Britt-Marie. After she leaves him to pursue a job opportunity in Borg, Kent follows and begs for forgiveness; however, his efforts prove unsuccessful, and Kent returns home alone.

Early life
At a young age, Kent began to fight his brother Alf over Britt-Marie's attention. Alf ultimately won because he was more likely to give her a financially stable life.

Career
Kent describes himself as an "entrepreneur." It is not confirmed what he does specifically for a living, but Kent often claims to have business dealings with the country of Germany, in particular a man called Klaus. However, these dealings may have been a cover-up for his affair later on.

Kent's company went bankrupt in June, 8 AE, which he failed to disclose to his wife Britt-Marie until after their split.

First marriage
After losing Britt-Marie to Alf, Kent found himself a wife with whom he had two children: twins David and Pernilla. However, this wife was not making Kent happy and he divorced her.

Marriage to Britt-Marie
After the end of his first marriage, Kent moved back in with his mother and eventually married Britt-Marie, whom Alf had left for the military.

End
Near the end of their marriage, Kent began an affair with a younger woman. He often came home smelling of pizza and perfume, leaving Britt-Marie with lingering suspicions which she pushed aside.

On Christmas Eve, 8 AE, Kent has a heart attack while with his girlfriend. She takes him to the hospital and feels morally obligated to inform Britt-Marie over the phone, eventually ending Kent's relationships with both women. (In the film version of Britt-Marie Was Here, the two meet in person at the hospital.)

Britt-Marie leaves him without officially filing for divorce. It is unclear whether they ever did.

Reconciliation attempts
After Britt-Marie moves to Borg, Kent tracks her down and attempts to win her back. Disconcerted by her new job and town and longing for her normal lifestyle, Britt-Marie agrees to go home with him. However, she eventually changes her mind and drives off alone, leaving Kent to return back to the House by himself.