A review by courtsport
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A delightful book about a loveable curmudgeon. I liked the Beartown series more, but still very much enjoyed this novel by Backman. Though it would have been better without the fatphobic descriptions of his neighbour.
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