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A Man Called Ove

Fredrik Backman

Start date: December 1, 2020

Finish date: December 31, 2020

Discussion: October 2025 Group Read

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Jun 23, 2020 Amy J rated it it was amazing

Original review. This is one of the best books I have read for quite a while. This new to me author, weaves a story of a older gentleman that is grieving the loss of his wife. In this grief, he finds a new purpose in life with the help of his new neighbor and many friends.

Although the book touches on difficult topics, such as grief and suicide, it is done in a touching and somewhat humorous manner.

Reread: I couple of years after I originally read the book, I listened to the audiobook. I fell in ...more

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Feb 20, 2018 Ren rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: audiobooks, fiction, library-book

I laughed, I cried, I laughed a lot more. I love a book that can bring out real emotion. I've already borrowed another of his books in the hope that this one is representative of all his writing.

This particular story is about building community and the importance of relationships. You have to love the curmudgeonly Ove. As one who also has strong opinions, I can identify. ...more

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Aug 15, 2018 Mekerei rated it it was amazing

A Man Called Ove burb on the back didn't make me want to read this novel. My daughter loved it and told me to read it. I found it difficult to get into the story at first; it seemed to confirm that Ove was a grumpy old man.

But I was won over bit by bit and then I couldn't put it down; I then devoured it and became a hugh Ove fan.

I cried at the end (as my daughter told me I would). I'm going to try more of Fredrik Backman stories.

Five stars ...more

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Sep 14, 2017 Kathie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: sr2017, book-to-film

This is, by turns, hilarious, touching, and heart-warming. It made me laugh, cry, and question my choice of car. Ove should be completely unlikeable, yet he captured my heart.

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Aug 19, 2017 Elizabeth rated it it was amazing

Shelves: book-club

Love, love, love! Didn't want it to end! ...more

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Apr 11, 2017 Rachael rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

I defy anyone to read this and not imagine Ove as Mr Fredricksen from UP! An absolutely beautiful, warm and humorous read that I know will stay with me for a long time.

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