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A Man Called Ove
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Sarah Nessler
Mar 17, 2016 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
It took me much longer to read this due to sickness but I am finally finished! It was an outstanding book, a definition of true love and so much more. The family that appears out of thin air brings Ove back into life and is a blessing in disguise, it has to be Sonja watching over him telling him to never give up on life. He would be with her in due time but she wanted him to live life first he wasn't ready to die in her eyes. Against all odds everything turned out in a respectable way. It was a ...more
Marla Cosner
Sep 19, 2017 rated it it was amazing
This is one of my new favorite books! I did not want it to end! I laughed out loud so many times! I have also read "My Grandmother Says She's Sorry", which I also really enjoyed. This book, however, has something special and wonderful and perfect about it. Loved it. Highly recommend! ...more
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Charlene
Vacillating between a 4 & 5 star review. I'm going to let it sink in for a few days. I may change my mind. This book had a major impact on my emotions. It was like the Disney movie Up come to life on the page. ...more
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Nov 15, 2016 rated it it was amazing
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Loved it. This book found me when I needed it.
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