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alex_bousquet 's review for:
A Man Called Ove
by Fredrik Backman
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Ove is your typical curmudgeon but that doesn't stop the new neighbor parvaneh from doing everything she can to befriend him. Ove grows so much as a person throughout the story and even though he just wants to be left alone to die to be reunited with his wife he is still so helpful to his neighbors. Ove is kind but not nice.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Cancer, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Dementia, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent