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4.39 AVERAGE
4.39 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Such a beautiful and heartbreaking story of a man called Ove.
Fredrik Backman has such a special way of writing, transforming what would be a boring and mundane story about a grumpy old man into a story filled with life lessons, heartbreak, and love. I cannot recommend this book enough.
If you’ve ever wanted to read a book about a character just like Carl Fredricksen from Up and Ron Swanson from Parks and Rec, this is just that.
Fredrik Backman has such a special way of writing, transforming what would be a boring and mundane story about a grumpy old man into a story filled with life lessons, heartbreak, and love. I cannot recommend this book enough.
If you’ve ever wanted to read a book about a character just like Carl Fredricksen from Up and Ron Swanson from Parks and Rec, this is just that.
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
This is the easiest 5 stars I’ve ever given. I’ve been reading this book on the buss on the way to work, needless to say everyone probably thinks I’m crazy. One second I laugh out loud, 10mins later I’m silently crying in a corner.
Ove Is the most unlikable character at face value, but within a few chapters I fell in love with him and wished him nothing but happiness. For someone who generally only reads fantasy and horror this really took me by surprise but just shows how fantastic this book is. Could not put it down!
Ove Is the most unlikable character at face value, but within a few chapters I fell in love with him and wished him nothing but happiness. For someone who generally only reads fantasy and horror this really took me by surprise but just shows how fantastic this book is. Could not put it down!
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Yes
I started this book both laughing and hating gently on this handy, grumpy old man and his adventures in our digital society where people can’t even drive or repair a house (oops, touchée). But the more we learn about Ove’s simple life, his contagious love for his wife and the beautiful influence he has on the people around him, the more we start, surprisingly, to love him.
My heart is full, I’ve laughed and I cried and I hoped this book would not end. A must read.
My heart is full, I’ve laughed and I cried and I hoped this book would not end. A must read.
2021
Rereading for a school book club. Hit just as hard. Wonderful storytelling, cant wait to talk to my students about it.
2018
Do any of you have a family of all time favourite characters from novels that you keep especially dear to your heart? Ove, Sonja and Parvaneh very quickly became apart of mine. Every second chapter I would have tears streaming down my face, and then I’d be laughing hard out loud in the next. SUCH a beautiful story to read, one that will stay with me for a while.
Rereading for a school book club. Hit just as hard. Wonderful storytelling, cant wait to talk to my students about it.
2018
Do any of you have a family of all time favourite characters from novels that you keep especially dear to your heart? Ove, Sonja and Parvaneh very quickly became apart of mine. Every second chapter I would have tears streaming down my face, and then I’d be laughing hard out loud in the next. SUCH a beautiful story to read, one that will stay with me for a while.