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This is one of those books that lived up to the hype. Who knew a grumpy old man would endear himself so much to the reader? Most people in my book club loved this book and it led to some great discussions.
If you ran into Ove on the street, you might rightly assume he's a bit of a grump. Orphaned as a teen after being raised mostly by his pragmatic father, Ove lived his life the way he knew best -- by knowing he was always right, and that his way was the best. Until Sonja walked onto his train like a ray of sunshine personified, and his life was never the same.
Ove had never been asked how it lived before he met her. But if anyone had asked him, he would have answered that he didn't.
But now Sonja i ...more
Ove had never been asked how it lived before he met her. But if anyone had asked him, he would have answered that he didn't.
But now Sonja i ...more
I loved this so much. What a beautiful, sweet story about humanity.
Jul 28, 2016
Morgan
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Great book, very charming.
Aug 07, 2018
Ana
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really liked it
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Wow. Ove just sucks you in and makes you care about him. But that ending, so sad, but yet a kernel of goodness.
2023
Still endearing on a reread.
2023
Still endearing on a reread.
Easily one of the best books I have ever read -- all-time favorite.
Heartbreaking, hilarious with perfectly developed characters.
Heartbreaking, hilarious with perfectly developed characters.
May 28, 2016
Nicole
marked it as to-read
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Teri
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Jul 19, 2020
Katy
marked it as to-read
