A review by isareader
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

emotional reflective 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

4.75

The character transformation and community built in this book is one of the best I’ve read. I loved how in-depth the character’s stories were and how close I felt to them. I was in tears by the end of the book at how much care they had for one another. A lovely read about how people can’t be summed up by only one piece of their identity or how we perceive them. 

The writing style is unique but repetitive at times.
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