A review by purnuhja
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.5

A very simple but beautiful story about, not just old age, but also the importance of love and finding family in your community. Ove and Sanjya have a sweet love story, and the relationships built really warmed my heart. I felt his grief and struggle to keep up in a world that moved too fast. There were a couple classic Backman misdirection-emotional punches which didn't land as well as I would've liked and the story took a second to find its footing, but other than that I have no major critiques. A sweet story that fills me with hope and made me cry a lot. 
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