Reviews

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

floorse's review against another edition

funny lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.5

sari8675's review against another edition

5.0

Even the grumpy loners need community and love.

pamrory's review against another edition

5.0

Got that last star for one of the best book endings.

abigail_reads06's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

bookstin'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

4.25

mollylm's review against another edition

emotional 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

3.25

maybe_emma's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

andshe_reads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? No

5.0

I absolutely loved this book and I am so thankful for the recommendation. 

Ove reminded me of my grandad honestly the similarities were uncanny. So for me this book gave me a whole lot of emotions. Yes I felt sadness but I felt so much more joy. 

This book was utterly heartwarming and I really cannot wait to watch the film. 

margaret33's review against another edition

5.0

One of the best books I’ve read!

ahalsnad's review against another edition

5.0

I wanted to read something that's simple and light. I'm glad I chose this. It is funny, simple and a light read, sometimes emotional. One can't help but fall in love with the grumpy old man, Ove.