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shaleen64's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.0
A book about all the different forms love can take, romantic, familial, platonic and more. The book is heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measure with a good few laughs thrown in. The characters are lovable, diverse and well written. If you want an easy read, that’s still emotional in all the right ways then Ove’s story is a must read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Miscarriage, Medical content, Homophobia, Car accident, and Pregnancy
Minor: Sexism, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, and Cancer
glam_nic77's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.5
kristenbernard18's review against another edition
4.0
This book was awesome. I loved it and I totally connected to Ove because he is very much like my grandpa who has now passed and it just made me happy to read this book. It was amazing! A little slow at times, but I think that made sense for the book.
alexgreenough's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
mrsmobarak's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
3.75
mmsbrooks24's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Cancer
elsamostovac's review against another edition
5.0
I have no words. This book is simply a masterpiece. I have never felt deeper emotions for a book and am utterly grateful I got myself to read it. I might feel broken inside now but I do not regret this read whatsoever. Ove is the best man ever and I will start seeing men like him in a very different light now.
jennaaaaaa's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
sad
slow-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
4.5
jlsjourneys's review against another edition
2.0
Wow, I’m surprised this book has such a high ranking here. I really didn’t connect with the writing style. There were some endearing moments, but not my book.