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emotional
inspiring
sad
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
A very simple but beautiful story about, not just old age, but also the importance of love and finding family in your community. Ove and Sanjya have a sweet love story, and the relationships built really warmed my heart. I felt his grief and struggle to keep up in a world that moved too fast. There were a couple classic Backman misdirection-emotional punches which didn't land as well as I would've liked and the story took a second to find its footing, but other than that I have no major critiques. A sweet story that fills me with hope and made me cry a lot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death, Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Miscarriage
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
The flow of the narrative always kept you on your toes, as it jumped around different times in Ove’s life. The explanation of his character and morals were revealed at the perfect times and he was very well fleshed out. The large cast was less detailed than I would’ve liked, but overall, I really enjoyed this book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Domestic abuse
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Fatphobia, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Car accident, Pregnancy
Minor: Animal cruelty, Cancer, Child death, Violence, Death of parent
emotional
hopeful
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
I really liked how just like Ove was evolving as the story went on, this book crept up on me, and I grew really attached to all these colourful characters. It made me cry several times, and I understand why people love it so much.
However, I was taken aback by all the suicidal thoughts, I didn't expect that at all and never saw anyone talk about it for some reason. I also found the portrayal of the cat to be way too far-fetched for it to be believable, so it pulled me out of the book aa few times. Still, it was an enjoyable read and I get why people are attached to this story.
However, I was taken aback by all the suicidal thoughts, I didn't expect that at all and never saw anyone talk about it for some reason. I also found the portrayal of the cat to be way too far-fetched for it to be believable, so it pulled me out of the book aa few times. Still, it was an enjoyable read and I get why people are attached to this story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
Minor: Cancer
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
funny
reflective
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:
N/A
This was a really beautiful book. I laughed, rolled my eyes, and bawled my eyes out.
You truly never know why a person is the way they are if you don't know their story.
I don't think I'll ever stop recommending this book. Ove will always have a special place in my heart ❤️
You truly never know why a person is the way they are if you don't know their story.
I don't think I'll ever stop recommending this book. Ove will always have a special place in my heart ❤️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Suicidal thoughts