A Man Called Ove

A Man Called Ove

Fredrik Backman

Enjoyment: Quality: Characters: Plot:

A grumpy yet loveable man finds his solitary world turned on its head when a boisterous young family moves in next door. Meet Ove. He's a curmudgeon, the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People call him the bitter neighbor from hell, but must Ove be bitter just because he doesn't walk around with a smile plastered to his face all the time?Behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. So when one November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and accidentally flatten Ove's mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. All of which will change one cranky old man and a local residents' association to their very foundations.


From the Forum

No posts yet

Kick off the convo with a theory, question, musing, or update

Recent Reviews

Your rating:

  • Enjoyment: Quality: Characters: Plot:

    4.5

    0
    comments 0
    Reply
  • Enjoyment: Quality: Characters: Plot:

    Starts out a little slow but in the end 10/10

    0
    comments 0
    Reply
  • Enjoyment: Quality: Characters: Plot:

    Such a wonderful heartwarming read!! This book had me bursting out in laughter and tears alike. I got so attached to this old grumpy man and his colorful array of neighbors, and I really loved watching their stories unfold together. The writing style was really enjoyable as well, with a plethora of amusing metaphors and an engaging nonlinear timeline. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in having their heartstrings pulled at!

    0
    comments 0
    Reply
  • View all reviews
    Community recs if you liked this book...
    The Last List of Mabel Beaumont
    1
    logo

    © 2024 Pagebound

    Buy Lucy & Jennifer a coffee ☕️