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4.39 AVERAGE
4.39 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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:
No
this novel imparts so much life into your own. something to be said abt my little heart feeling tender as ever, yet so strong and capable. doesn’t get more human than this
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
small acts make a big person and a huge difference — that’s what i think of ove.
while reading this, i couldn’t stop seeing my grandmother in ove. we have a whole generation in front of us who went through so much that they adapted this type of grumpy behavior just to survive. backman captures this with empathy, showing how even the most seemingly unapproachable people can be deeply caring in their own ways. that's who my grandma is too.
in my opinion, the strength of fredrik’s books lies in its focus on a character’s small actions and everyday gestures. it’s as if he’s constantly reminding his readers that life doesn’t reside in grand goals and achievements. to truly live is to experience life through the small things here and there, every day. those are what keep us going.
touching and heart-warming — yet, it felt kind of bland to me (especially after reading anxious people). it’s missing a certain something, though i can’t quite put my finger on what.
i would say its an average heart-healing type of novel.
things that i wrote down in my notes:
i would say its an average heart-healing type of novel.
things that i wrote down in my notes:
“We always think there's enough time to do things with other people. Time to say things to them. And then something happens and then we stand there holding on to words like 'if'.”
“But sorrow is unreliable in that way. When people don’t share it there’s a good chance that it will drive them apart instead.”
“It is difficult to admit that one is wrong. Particularly when one has been wrong for a very long time.”
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt
Minor: Death, Homophobia, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Dementia
Jeg var ikke helt solgt på skrivestilen i begynnelsen av boken, men utenom det var dette en fantastisk leseopplevelse! Jeg har alltid vært svak for karakterer som er skikkelig grumpy, men som egentlig er sweethearts og som tar vare på de rundt seg. Jeg gråt også SÅ MYE gjennom den siste halvdelen av boken, fy søren.
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
A great story on navigating grief and relationships, opening yourself up to new things.
The main thing I enjoyed about this book was Frederick Backman’s writing, I love how he can bring humour into such sensitive topics and storylines while not taking away the meaning behind them and the impact it has o the story. I love how he is able to make you laugh and cry within the same sentence. For this being his debut novel is incredible, I have loved Backman’s other books and I look forward to reading more by him.
I loved learning about Ove’s Backstory and how he got to where he is and why his attitude is the way his is. I loved seeing the community around him bring some life back to him and watch him become happier (in an ove way).
I would 100% recommend.
The main thing I enjoyed about this book was Frederick Backman’s writing, I love how he can bring humour into such sensitive topics and storylines while not taking away the meaning behind them and the impact it has o the story. I love how he is able to make you laugh and cry within the same sentence. For this being his debut novel is incredible, I have loved Backman’s other books and I look forward to reading more by him.
I loved learning about Ove’s Backstory and how he got to where he is and why his attitude is the way his is. I loved seeing the community around him bring some life back to him and watch him become happier (in an ove way).
I would 100% recommend.
emotional
funny
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Complicated
Hard to cry by the pool when solo travelling. A man named Ove managed to do that to me.
I miss him already and wanted to immerse myself in his world, feel the love and community he forged.
Running to watch the movie just to carry on a bit more
I miss him already and wanted to immerse myself in his world, feel the love and community he forged.
Running to watch the movie just to carry on a bit more
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
emotional
funny
medium-paced