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At first, this felt a bit too slow for me. It took time for me to feel relate to Ove. But I guess this book is the kind of book that you need to devour slowly. Ove started to grow on me, and by the end of the book, I want to make him my Grandpa!!! :D
This is my first experience reading Fredrik Backman's book, but I have heard a lot of good things about his other books - looking forward to reading them all. ...more
This is my first experience reading Fredrik Backman's book, but I have heard a lot of good things about his other books - looking forward to reading them all. ...more
I really enjoyed this weird little book. It was funny and touching and I teared up at the end a little bit. A little overly sweet and far fetched at points, but definitely a solid read.
Ugh. Obvious, sentimental, and manipulative. Characters with no depth or nuance, and logic sacrificed for cheap emotional ploys.
The sentences are structured well. It's a quick, easy read. Like tasty junk food that leaves you nauseated and regretful. ...more
The sentences are structured well. It's a quick, easy read. Like tasty junk food that leaves you nauseated and regretful. ...more
Feb 07, 2017
Chrissy
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it was amazing
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Aug 07, 2017
Deepthi
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really liked it
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Dec 03, 2017
Kate
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it was amazing
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Jul 24, 2018
Melissa
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it was amazing
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