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cactuswildflower's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
5.0
The world needs more Ove’s! I must be one of the only people in the world never to have seen the movie, but I will definitely be watching it now. What a beautiful, tender, amusing character Ove is. I fell in love, just a little. What a wonderful read.
criscarth's review against another edition
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
5.0
amruta12's review against another edition
3.0
I loved it that every time Ove tried to take his own life, he 'ended up' saving others'. Ove and Sonja-both are wonderful persons in their own way. I felt so sad at the hardships Ove faced though.
bi24'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
meaghanjohns's review against another edition
5.0
"Death is a strange thing. People live their whole lives as if it does not exist, and yet it's often one of the great motivations for living."
I can sometimes be fanatical about the value of reading fiction. Fiction teaches empathy and understanding, and offers a cornucopia of stories and lessons about the shared human experience. It has this magical ability to transport you into someone else's life, and to make you feel less alone.
A Man Called Ove is the perfect example of all of the above.
I laughed, I smiled, I cried, and I fell in love with Ove and the cast of characters that surrounded him. This book wasn't perfect - the resolution to the "white shirt" scenario with Rune, for example, felt a bit too forced - but it made me feel feelings, so I can forgive its (very few) flaws. It's beautiful, warm, and heartbreaking, and I'm so glad to have read it.
I can sometimes be fanatical about the value of reading fiction. Fiction teaches empathy and understanding, and offers a cornucopia of stories and lessons about the shared human experience. It has this magical ability to transport you into someone else's life, and to make you feel less alone.
A Man Called Ove is the perfect example of all of the above.
I laughed, I smiled, I cried, and I fell in love with Ove and the cast of characters that surrounded him. This book wasn't perfect - the resolution to the "white shirt" scenario with Rune, for example, felt a bit too forced - but it made me feel feelings, so I can forgive its (very few) flaws. It's beautiful, warm, and heartbreaking, and I'm so glad to have read it.
stark1974's review against another edition
4.0
I loved every single second of reading this book. A true joy to behold.
anawalt's review against another edition
5.0
Moments that made me smile, and moments that made me cry. A story that unfolds not with drama but simplicity. I am already looking forward to rereading it.