33.3k reviews for:

A Man Called Ove

Fredrik Backman

4.39 AVERAGE

rosie_hurley's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional funny 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: Complicated

muffinmikaela's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny lighthearted 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

nbyres214's review against another edition

5.0

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I love this book.
The characters in this book are just so pure that you can't help but fall in love with every single one of them, even the cat. Fredrik Backman has been able to describe his characters in a way that is super simple but super intimate at the same time. You know exactly what meaning a simple facial expression has, and all the wordless interactions between characters really made this story special.
This book was able to bring out a wide range of emotion for me, I laughed, I almost cried, I was angry for the characters and I was touched. Please read this book if you haven't already.

beebowbabe's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny reflective 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: Complicated

sklewis's review against another edition

5.0

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

beckycliffe's review against another edition

3.75

emotional funny 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

rebplane's review against another edition

3.25

reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

jaetten's review against another edition

5.0

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Har haft bogen liggende på mit natbord i et år uden at vide, hvilken perle det er. Jeg er meget overrasket over, hvor god, jeg synes, den er.

saradanee's review against another edition

5.0

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I haven’t been brought to tears reading a book like that in a long time. Such a well written story and so relatable. I think we’ve all come across an Ove in our lives, and it’s a reminder that a little bit of a love goes a long way.

wherethelovewasfound's review against another edition

4.0

emotional funny reflective medium-paced