waywardcrow's review against another edition
5.0
It took me a little while to get through this book but it is hand down one of the best books I have ever read. Such a beautiful story, such beautiful characters, and a beautiful ending.
biapae's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.25
wonder_in's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-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
3.25
my_a's review against another edition
Simplistic, characters and the narrative are absolute 1-dimensional caricatures. The trope of miserable old man being nasty to everybody and his Ray of sunshine wife is an old weathered trope. I tried so hard to get through it as everyone seems to love it but I just couldn't. There was often many things said that were offensive and insensitive about women, people who are overweight, pregnant people, that made me uncomfortable
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Car accident, Miscarriage, Suicide attempt, Fatphobia, and Infertility
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Misogyny
amckorkle's review against another edition
emotional
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
taya's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-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
paquitamackay9688's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
jeeeeenniferh's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
A very heartwarming story that I really enjoyed. I definitely liked the beginning and ending more than the middle. Sometimes the character arcs felt more abrupt to me, and I would have liked focusing on some elements/characters more than what we got. There were some parts that felt more shoved in rather than natural, and I think they could have been cut out to create a smoother transformation for Ove. Overall, I am happy I read it, and the ending was definitely cathartic.
A very heartwarming story that I really enjoyed. I definitely liked the beginning and ending more than the middle. Sometimes the character arcs felt more abrupt to me, and I would have liked focusing on some elements/characters more than what we got. There were some parts that felt more shoved in rather than natural, and I think they could have been cut out to create a smoother transformation for Ove. Overall, I am happy I read it, and the ending was definitely cathartic.
kaylahigginbo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.75
alf_143's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25