A review by ktbxter
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

emotional hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

How to break my heart in 290 odd pages!

I literally laughed and cried whilst reading this book over a 2 day period - which is very quick for me recently!

Ove captured my heart in a way only a grumpy old man could. My heart went to him in the sections of back story. I was so happy in joyful moments. I didn't want him to succeed in his ultimate mission because I loved reading his adventures!

I openly wept at the end of the book, despite having seen the film adaption already and knowing the outcome. I didn't want it to come true though!


5 star read because of how much it gripped me and how much I cared about the story.