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alisposato's review against another edition
5.0
Such a sweet heartwarming book. May have shed a few tears at the end...
heerhendry's review against another edition
4.0
i was due for a lil cry
so playfully written but sad and hopeful at the same time
so playfully written but sad and hopeful at the same time
bluereen's review against another edition
3.0
“But if anyone had asked, he would have told them that he never lived before he met her. And not after either.”
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3.5 stars. I will always be too soft for old people’s stories. Ove is the most devoted husband I’ve ever come across in a book, and I love that despite his brusque and cold exterior, the man’s all-encompassing love for his wife never changes. I mostly stayed for the development of their love story rather than narrative that ran alongside it. Overall, I expected something toward the end— and it would have changed my rating to 4 stars. Nevertheless, a heartwarming read about devotion, principles, and unlikely friendships.
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3.5 stars. I will always be too soft for old people’s stories. Ove is the most devoted husband I’ve ever come across in a book, and I love that despite his brusque and cold exterior, the man’s all-encompassing love for his wife never changes. I mostly stayed for the development of their love story rather than narrative that ran alongside it. Overall, I expected something toward the end— and it would have changed my rating to 4 stars. Nevertheless, a heartwarming read about devotion, principles, and unlikely friendships.
racquellemulvey's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
Bachmann reaches inside of your soul to grab the parts that relate to a random old man. I recommend reading without knowing anything about the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
rainyluca's review against another edition
This book is actually really good. If I was in the right headspace, I could see this being a 5 star read for me. For now, it goes in the DNF pile until I’m depressed enough to read this.
amyapple's review against another edition
4.0
A solid 4.5 really…
I don’t know how Backman did this.. but I got so connected with Ove. I cried at the end. I got teary through out when he would talk about Sonja…
Oh such a wonderful book though.
I don’t know how Backman did this.. but I got so connected with Ove. I cried at the end. I got teary through out when he would talk about Sonja…
Oh such a wonderful book though.
westonculture's review against another edition
3.0
Read for book club. Easy read. At times funny. Others enjoyed this "heartwarming" read immensely but the "grumpy man with a heart of gold" narrative didn't work for me.
ebitzel's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my god. Wow. I absolutely adored this book and Ove. My emotions widely varied when reading this story and I can’t begin to explain how it made me feel. An absolute must-read.