Reviews tagging 'Violence'

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

44 reviews

vif's review against another edition

emotional 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

3.75

Ove is a grumpy old man who can be slightly problematic at times but ultimately is a tsundere man and I can respect that. His capacity to love is amazing. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide attempt

Minor: Violence

readingelli's review against another edition

emotional 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Violence, Medical content, and Pregnancy

parsonska1's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective sad medium-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

4.25

Somehow this book presented challenging heartache in a charming lighthearted manner which made for an interesting read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Grief

Moderate: Death

Minor: Violence, Miscarriage, and Cancer

madisonfrank's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Cancer, Car accident, Child death, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Homophobia, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, and Violence