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I loved this book, outstanding narration and a most touching story full of deep emotions and simply about life. I will not forget Ove and the lessons that resonate through his story. And I may never look at an angry person the same way again.
Absolutely LOVED this book about a crotchety old guy who misses his dead wife so much he wants to join her ASAP, but his attempts to do so are met with unforeseen obstacles. I know, that sounds SAD, and it is but the humor infused between his attempts gave me JOY!
4.5/5
This book was pleasantly full of overt and covert social and behavioral messages. Ove was so critical of the new days that you just wish you could go back and see how wonderful life was back in those days when people repaired their "things" instead of throwing them out. I could identify with Ove, even though he's from several generations before me. Also, as an Iranian, I related to Parvaneh a lot. She made the book even more enjoyable for me. ...more
This book was pleasantly full of overt and covert social and behavioral messages. Ove was so critical of the new days that you just wish you could go back and see how wonderful life was back in those days when people repaired their "things" instead of throwing them out. I could identify with Ove, even though he's from several generations before me. Also, as an Iranian, I related to Parvaneh a lot. She made the book even more enjoyable for me. ...more
Adorable and heartbreaking in the same breath.
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
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
I absolutely loved this book, I was a little apprehensive about reading a book about a grumpy old man, but was pleasantly surprised
I adored this book. Every bit of it. Ove was such a compelling character. He was as curmudgeon-y as they come, but there was such a layer of sadness and poignancy to him it was hard not to be drawn to him. Then, to come to the rescue of so many and seeing each person as a nuisance as he was doing it was so incredibly funny.
So glad I read this book.
So glad I read this book.
Beautiful book . Heartwarming and funny as well . Loved the character of Ove.
Aug 01, 2016
Sarah
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Jan 03, 2019
Brenda
marked it as to-read
Mar 07, 2019
Rose Marie
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May 23, 2019
poot
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