A Man Called Ove in Around the World in 80 Books

Jun 21, 2021 Jody rated it really liked it

I found this book to be surprisingly charming! The author has a wonderful way of capturing the reader’s interest with wonderful characters that find themselves in hilarious situations. The book A Man Called Ove does indeed start with Ove trying to take his life and continuously being interrupted by his new neighbors. But, this story is so much more than that. As it progresses, Ove is able to have a profound impact on the life of everyone he meets. This was also one of the very few times I though ...more

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Aug 18, 2017 Sera rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, audio, library, literary-fiction

What a great book! Ove (pronounced "ooooovuh") is grumpy old man who has given up on life until a pregnant woman and her family move in next door. This is my second book by Backman, and I am really digging his writing style and storytelling ability. Ove may not play well with all readers, but I thought that he was great. I kept thinking "you kids get off of my lawn" as I first listened to the book on audio and then finished it in paper format.

Overall, I highly recommend this book and the other ...more

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Feb 04, 2022 Stil de scriitor rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

O carte absolut superba si o minunata lectie de viata!

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Aug 15, 2017 Jana rated it really liked it

Shelves: book-club, x2017-reading-challenge

Very similar to the movie, but the overall mood was very different in the book. Weird how that can happen. I can't wait to discuss the book at book club! ...more

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Mar 29, 2017 Tok rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: book-i-own, read-in-english

อยากจะรำคาญ Ove แต่เรื่อง backstory นี่มันยั้งเราไว้จริงๆ แม้เรื่องจะเดาได้แต่มันก็มีอะไรบางอย่างที่เราชอบ อ่ะ เอาไป 3.7/5

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Feb 02, 2020 Julie rated it really liked it

Touching and quiet, this sweet story started slow but I’m glad I stuck with it. Ove is quite the character and I love his cat, the neighbors and the family they make together. #MountTBR #ReadingEurope2020 #Sweden

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