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Cheryl asked this question about A Man Called Ove:
Does anyone else think at Ove is autistic or on the spectrum? It's pretty obvious to me. It's not marketed in that way, but he for sure is.
Claire Osterhaven I really do! especially when we see comments about him "seeing in black and white" or his kind of my way or the highway mentality. He definitely has s…moreI really do! especially when we see comments about him "seeing in black and white" or his kind of my way or the highway mentality. He definitely has some OCD like traits as well, which can be common in those with autism.
Having a brother with Asperger's, I saw many of his traits and mannerisms through Ove. Of course, everyone on the spectrum expresses differently; neurodivergency does not look the same for everyone.
Of course, I cannot be for sure. I am not a psychologist but a kid reading a book. (less)
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