A review by rely
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

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

3.5

I understand the love of this book. My feelings are really complicated. I hated the first 2/3s because I hated Ove and didn't think he deserved the redemptive arc. I guess by the end it had swayed me, but I didn't love him ever, I loved the people who helped him. 
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