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A review by oceanwriter
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.25
I had high hopes for this book after reading Anxious People and I was not disappointed. Fredrik Backman's writing is so relatably human, managing to find humor in some of the darkest areas of our lives.
On the surface, Ove appears to be nothing more than a cranky old man. Beneath that gruff exterior is a wounded and lonely old man. When new neighbors move in, he finds himself suddenly surrounded by people despite his efforts to maintain his isolation.
I had to read this in a hurry because my library has waitlists on multiple copies, so I'm not sure if because of this I found it dragged a lot in the beginning. By the middle, it began to pick up though I can't say the pace changed much overall. It's one I would have preferred to read slowly. Still, I enjoyed it a lot.
On the surface, Ove appears to be nothing more than a cranky old man. Beneath that gruff exterior is a wounded and lonely old man. When new neighbors move in, he finds himself suddenly surrounded by people despite his efforts to maintain his isolation.
I had to read this in a hurry because my library has waitlists on multiple copies, so I'm not sure if because of this I found it dragged a lot in the beginning. By the middle, it began to pick up though I can't say the pace changed much overall. It's one I would have preferred to read slowly. Still, I enjoyed it a lot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Miscarriage and Death