Review by redwhiteandroyalreads - A Man Called Ove

redwhiteandroyalreads 's review for:

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad 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

I enjoyed this, it was very heartwarming and the kind of story I needed right now. This is the story of a man, called Ove, who at first glance seems very angry and bitter, but once you get to know him throughout the story, a softer side emerges. I liked all of the characters and learning more about them, the inclusion of the cat was quite adorable. This is an emotional story about aging, friendship, love, and what it means to be human. I will say that while the whole point of Ove as a character is that he doesn't always say the right thing, some comments made me a bit uncomfortable. Overall, I found this to be a pleasant and well-written story.

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