Reviews

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

danamontana's review against another edition

4.0

People said Ove saw the world in black and white. But she was color. All the color he had.

I FINALLY FINISHED A BOOK EVERYBODY MOVED

It took me over a month to finish this book, but only because I picked it up maybe twice. I've been in the worst reading slump since the year started, but I'm really hoping this brings me out of it, because I loved this so much! I'm on a mission to try and read more "adult" books this year, and this one was just so well-written and moving. Proof that I CAN read something without romance...anyways, I highly recommend this, and I can't wait to read more books by Fredrik Backman.

cararoberts's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

david_hasz's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

csillagxx's review against another edition

funny

4.25

mklug's review against another edition

5.0

I was hesitant about reading this book. I read Beartown last year and had such a hard time getting through it but I flew through this book! This was not what I was expecting at all and I was extremely surprised at how much I enjoyed this book! I now understand the hype!

sarahleadams's review against another edition

4.0

Epilogue = 5 stars. Carl and Russell vibes

kolson687's review against another edition

5.0

I grew up with a Swedish father and I am married to a Swede. This book in addition to being hilarious is very true to life. In chapter 28 Ove is described as "unforgiving" because he wouldn't return to a local bakery after receiving the wrong change. I can't tell you the number of places written off by both my father and husband. The saying goes you can tell a Swede but you can't tell him much. That is Ove. Beautifully written and very touching. Highly recommend.

paulina_laukova's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Miscarriage

breeeeeeeeee's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

andrefogal's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0