33.4k reviews for:

A Man Called Ove

Fredrik Backman

4.39 AVERAGE

erikaspinosa's review against another edition

4.5

emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

stepriv40's review against another edition

4.0

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: Yes

christopherrzepka's review

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

makennarivera's review against another edition

3.5

emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

bluebooked's review against another edition

5.0

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Alright. I might've cried.

colleen9375's review against another edition

4.25

emotional funny hopeful 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

callipeterson's review against another edition

4.0

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That last 20% was just fantastic. Gave me all the feels and I caught myself saying “aww” several times. The book has a slow start and honestly is a slow book in itself, so it took me a minute to actually get into it. It’s a really sweet book though and I understand why people love it. Again, the last 20% is where it’s at.

lonerwolf's review against another edition

4.0

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Loved it!! Bit slow in the beginning but with time, the seems very interesting and gripping. The story of a old man whose life has changed after her wife's death and how people around him behaviour changes around him to an extent is worth the time. I suggest everyone who have lost the will to live the life should read this book. The moment he lose his will power to live and give up on himself and the detail emotional touch of the moment when he loses his wife are the parts which makes this book worth reading. Overall a great book, giving one star less for the slow beginning.

miekemouse's review

5.0

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One of the best books ive ever read. Truly an amazing story

lyracait's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-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

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I fear I relate to Ove's anger a lil too closely