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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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A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
337 pages
What’s it about?
This book is about a grumpy old man (turns out he is 59- is that old now?) whose life is turned upside down by the arrival of new family in the neighborhood.
What did I think?
This was the most charming book I have read in a long time. I absolutely enjoyed the whole thing. It was predictable at times, but the story is so good that you just don’t care.
Should you read it?
It is a really sweet book that will make you laugh at times, and want to cry at times. If you are looking for a sweet, charming book this one fits the bill.
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“He believed so strongly in things: justice and fair play and hard work and a world where right just had to be right. Not so one could get a medal or a diploma or a slap on the back for it, but just because that was how it was supposed to be. Not many men of this kind were made anymore, Sonja had understood. So she was holding on to this one. “
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Are the authorities in Sweden really that intrusive?
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A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
337 pages
What’s it about?
This book is about a grumpy old man (turns out he is 59- is that old now?) whose life is turned upside down by the arrival of new family in the neighborhood.
What did I think?
This was the most charming book I have read in a long time. I absolutely enjoyed the whole thing. It was predictable at times, but the story is so good that you just don’t care.
Should you read it?
It is a really sweet book that will make you laugh at times, and want to cry at times. If you are looking for a sweet, charming book this one fits the bill.
Quote-
“He believed so strongly in things: justice and fair play and hard work and a world where right just had to be right. Not so one could get a medal or a diploma or a slap on the back for it, but just because that was how it was supposed to be. Not many men of this kind were made anymore, Sonja had understood. So she was holding on to this one. “
Question-
Are the authorities in Sweden really that intrusive?
If you like this try-
The Unlikely Pilgrammage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
The Tortoise, the Tower and the Zoo by
The Storied life of A.J. Fikrey by
I grew up with a Swedish father and I am married to a Swede. This book in addition to being hilarious is very true to life. In chapter 28 Ove is described as "unforgiving" because he wouldn't return to a local bakery after receiving the wrong change. I can't tell you the number of places written off by both my father and husband. The saying goes you can tell a Swede but you can't tell him much. That is Ove. Beautifully written and very touching. Highly recommend.
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