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We just finished this for my fabulous book club. Let me preface that by saying, I'm usually very suspicious of New York Times bestsellers. Maybe it's the contratarian in me, although it's just as likely that I'm often disappointed when a book is hyped up and then it falls short of my high expectations. Either way, I was prepared to be less than enthused by this one. But I truly enjoyed it. I fell in love with Ove. I can relate to him, and can see aspects of his character in myself and others tha
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I didn't love this book until 2/3rds of the way through it, mostly because Ove is such a curmudgeon. But I cried when I finished it, mostly because Ove is such a curmudgeon, and yet this book is filled with love and hope and principles.
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I loved this book from Sweden, it could have taken place anywhere. Quirky and sweet, a curmudgeon who finds life is worth living after the death of his wife. It made me laugh and cry.
Apr 22, 2019
Anne
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I really ended up liking Ove, although it had a slow start for me. I thought he was just another Cranky Old White Dude, but layer by layer, story by story you find out what makes Ove tick. You will laugh at times, but be touched by his devotion to the one woman who brought him to life. The only aspect I didn't care for were the thwarted suicide attempts -
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May 15, 2018
Lea Elizabeth Ludwig
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This one has been on my list a long time and I kept thinking it looked boring despite the positive reviews. Very touching story about an old grouchy curmudgeon that finds his worth again. I enjoyed the flashbacks to his life with his wife before she passed away. I enjoyed how the neighbors banned together to help one another face challenges.
Jan 17, 2017
Michelle Finn
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Jul 14, 2017
Becky
marked it as books-i-gave-up-on
