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A Man Called Ove

Fredrik Backman

Start date: September 1, 2017

Finish date: November 30, 2017

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Jul 16, 2016 Hajir Almahdi rated it it was amazing

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“For the greatest fear of death is always that it will pass us by. And leave us there alone.”
At the end I thought if I could describe this book in word what would it be? heartwarming was the first thing that came to mind.

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Nov 12, 2021 Stephanie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I went into this book thinking it wasn't going to be "my cup of tea"...and it really isn't, but that does not matter. This book was so sweet and sad at the same time and I can't really express myself properly, but oh boy was it beautiful. ...more

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Nov 30, 2014 gam s (Haveyouread.bkk) rated it really liked it

Shelves: awesome-characters, favorites, tearjerker, subtle-romance, contemporary, book-to-movie, right-in-the-feels

Reading this book is like watching Wes Anderson's movie: it's funny, witty with loads of quirkiness. A Man Called Ove is one of those books that will leave you with good feeling once you finish the last pages.

Also, it would be nice to see someone develop this book into a movie; I see all the elements needed in order to create a good one. I couldn't help but read it with a soothing Freeman-ish voice all the way to the end of the story.

The beginning was a bit slow, but I'm glad I was persistent ...more

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Jan 07, 2018 Jessica rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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May 08, 2017 Shirley (stampartiste) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Once I realized that the author was intentionally overusing metaphors, I thoroughly enjoyed this book about a lonely man trying to adjust to living after the loss of his wife. This book was both humorous and tragic.

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Oct 18, 2016 Charlotte Worrell rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

What a wonderful book

This book is wonderful. The chapters are like mini stories, and come together beautifully. The characters are well developed and completely engaging. You will love this kind, gentle and sweetly funny.

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Feb 16, 2016 Luz Aponte-Yanes rated it really liked it

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4.5 - REALLY enjoyed this book. Fell totally in love with Ove.

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Feb 19, 2016 Dot rated it really liked it

I loved this book...the way the story slowly unfolded...loved the characters, especially Ove. Would definitely recommend as a great book to read. For anyone.

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