A Man Called Ove: A Novel
In this New York Times bestselling “charming debut” (People)—soon to be a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks—from one of Sweden’s most successful authors, a grumpy yet loveable man finds his solitary world turned on its head when a boisterous young family moves in next door.
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The author definitely has a talent when it comes to character development and attachment. That's how you immediate relate and then slowly wish you were neighbours with stubborn cranky Ove, too. I enjoyed the journey of Ove and how his life after the loss of his wife continues on his terms.
This is a feel good funny novel showing that life is worth living even after experiencing unfathomable loss. Ove is an angry, rigid, and grumpy man of 50 something who's wife dies. His grief is such that he wants to die. But people and a cat get in his way and just gradually he puts off his death wish to choose to accept life over suicide. I really liked this book, its story, and its style.
There are a few authors I can say I enjoy all their books. Fredrik Backman is one of them. His writing is beautiful and his stories moving. A Man Called Ove is about a grumpy elderly man who lived his life by strict principles and rules. After being made redundant at his workplace, he finds himself contemplating his next move in life. A stray cat, new neighbours, and old friends will interrupt his plans and will discover how valuable Ove is to them. This heart-warming story will make you laugh and cry as well. This book is going to my all-time favorite pile.
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