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A Man Called Ove

Fredrik Backman

Start date: April 18, 2020

Why we're reading this: This book was chosen for a Book Club that I am in. So far it is funny and seems to be a quick and refresh…more
[close] This book was chosen for a Book Club that I am in. So far it is funny and seems to be a quick and refreshing read about a cantankerous old man.

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Jun 29, 2024 Tomiko Robson rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I loved this story of the pragmatic, grumpy, and lonely Ove.

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May 11, 2020 Denise Hurley rated it it was amazing

I really enjoyed reading about the cantankerous, Ove. I laughed out loud repeatedly while reading this novel, and also shed a few years. Ove epitomizes the cranky old, "get off my lawn" persona, but also has a softer, generous side hidden underneath the layers of protective rigidness. ...more

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Apr 13, 2020 Anna added it

Stopped reading ... but I do feel bad about it because I know this is a good book it just got boring idk.

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Dec 28, 2017 Meaghan Brackenbury rated it it was amazing

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Mar 29, 2020 Carrie Lauder rated it it was amazing

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