A Man Called Ove
Fredrik Backman
11 ratings • 3 reviews
A Man Called Ove
Fredrik Backman
11 ratings • 3 reviews
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.
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0Such 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!
0Pushed my way through this book. Enjoyed it, cried a bit at the end.
Had a lovely discussion at the book club! An idea brought up there that I'd not thought of was that maybe the cat was Sonja's spirit? Will give that a bit more thought.
Were some slower sections with his flashbacks.
Was surprised at how amusing the suicide "attempts"/thoughts were. But they were funny!
I kept picturing Ove as the little old man from the movie Up! even though his age is listed at 59.
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