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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For me this book was a portrayal of true love, life long friendships and new friendships played out in the life of an eccentric character. His decision to keep on loving and living can be a lesson to anyone who reads the book.
Ove (pronounced ooh-vey, to rhyme with you-may) is a grumpy and cantankerous old guy who has a touch of OCD. Everything must be handled in a particular way, and as part of his routine. He can be gruff with people and keeps to himself.
Then a family moves into the neighborhood, and they seem to be able to overlook his crotchety demeanor. They insert themselves into Ove's life, perhaps against his will. Before he knows it, this family has turned his life upside-down, and Ove is doing things he probably never would have done before.
This is a charming story, reminiscent of Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. It disproves the old adage that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Ove is an old dog who definitely learns some new tricks. The author deftly writes the character to make him quite likable by the end of the story, and you can't help but like the family that infiltrates his life.
An easy read. Cute, sweet, and funny.
Then a family moves into the neighborhood, and they seem to be able to overlook his crotchety demeanor. They insert themselves into Ove's life, perhaps against his will. Before he knows it, this family has turned his life upside-down, and Ove is doing things he probably never would have done before.
This is a charming story, reminiscent of Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. It disproves the old adage that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Ove is an old dog who definitely learns some new tricks. The author deftly writes the character to make him quite likable by the end of the story, and you can't help but like the family that infiltrates his life.
An easy read. Cute, sweet, and funny.
I absolutely loved this book!
I'm still left wondering how much my enjoyment was having it read to me via Audible; what a great job George Newbern did as the narrator! While I thoroughly enjoyed listening, I'm mildly torn not to have been able to hold the book to my chest while sobbing when I came to the end. I still feel unable to let my book friends go and will miss both Ove (oo-va) and Parniva as the endearing beings they came to be for me.
I'm still left wondering how much my enjoyment was having it read to me via Audible; what a great job George Newbern did as the narrator! While I thoroughly enjoyed listening, I'm mildly torn not to have been able to hold the book to my chest while sobbing when I came to the end. I still feel unable to let my book friends go and will miss both Ove (oo-va) and Parniva as the endearing beings they came to be for me.
I am not sure why, as this isn't something I would normally have finished reading but I just fell in love with book. I felt it very personally and deeply. Although situations and circumstances were quite different Ove was to me- an Uncle I had, that I didn't get to say goodbye to. This read afforded me some closure I did not realize, even after these years, I needed. Be prepared to experience all the feels and laugh and laugh.
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