Reviews tagging 'Animal cruelty'

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

132 reviews

maybevie's review against another edition

3.75

this author loves a simile like he loves the word ‘threshold’ (ha!)

it was a good ending

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Miscarriage

Minor: Animal cruelty

heartofhorrors's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

samcsmith's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Cursing, Death, Fatphobia, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Animal cruelty, Homophobia, and Xenophobia

green_mm's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted reflective sad 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

4.0

Backman does a spectacular job in quickly making Ove, whose first impression is arguably terrible, a sympathetic main character for readers. A life marred by hardship is made bearable, and at times even enjoyable, through the love, acceptance, and patience of those around this layered, embittered man. It was captivating to watch Ove interact with his wife in the past and neighbors in the present, consequently evolving into a person one cannot help but develop an endeared opinion of. This was a touching story about the power of connection, strength of community, and healing nature of affection. My only critiques are based on solely personal taste. First, near the end of the novel, I was becoming a bit tired of what I felt was choppy storytelling caused by chapters coming back and forth between past and present. Second, although I recognize Ove’s ending was not necessarily a happy one, I am not the biggest fan of everyone in a story getting a happy ending just because it is nice way to finish the book. Otherwise, this was a great read!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Homophobia and Pregnancy

Minor: Animal cruelty and Domestic abuse

fogg_asphyx's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Outing

geck_h8'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
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The book tore me apart. So wholesome & heartwarming, absolutely recommend to anyone. Especially one's who lacked an older positive figure in their lives.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Grief, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence

mariavdl's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

jamiejanae_6's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Dementia, Grief, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Dysphoria

Minor: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, and Death of parent

staceyinthesticks's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Dementia, Grief, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Animal cruelty, Cancer, Chronic illness, Cursing, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Medical trauma, Car accident, and Pregnancy

anastashamarie's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

☕ Never mind me, just casually sobbing over here. 

🐈 I had a long wait to get this one from the library, but honestly, I'm just going to go buy it (and probably the rest of Backman's bibliography) because this book hit me in a way nothing has since I was a teenager reading John Green. 

🏘️ This is an existentialist masterpiece. The writing is so simple yet so impactful. The characterizations of the whole cast are so well-rounded. It's heartbreaking and uplifting and just generally just so human. It's full of love and sorrow and so much hope. One of those stories that I think is going to stick with me forever. 

🖍️ Now, if you'll excuse me while I go back to crying my eyes out. We can talk more about it later. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, and Medical content

Minor: Animal cruelty, Death, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Infertility, Misogyny, and Death of parent