A review by jessicabobessica
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

emotional funny hopeful 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

5.0

I don’t know if I’ve ever had my heart so broken and built up by a single book.

This book has all the things I look for in a story:
-Character driven plot
-Flawed and loveable characters 
-Real-world motivations and issues
-Love as a through line 

If you need a hopeful reminder that people are inherently good - this is a perfect book for that.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Suicide attempt