A Man Called Ove: A Novel by Fredrik Backman Paperback Book

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Author: Fredrik Backman

Format: Quality Paperback, Unabridged-MP3

Publisher: Atria Books

Published: Jun 2015

Genre: Fiction - Literary

Retail Price: $17.99

Pages: 352

Synopsis

In this bestselling and "charming debut" (People) 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.

Meet Ove. He's a curmudgeon—the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People call him "the bitter neighbor from hell." But must Ove be bitter just because he doesn't walk around with a smile plastered to his face all the time?

Behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. So when one November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and accidentally flatten Ove's mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. All of which will change one cranky old man and a local residents' association to their very foundations.

A feel-good story in the spirit of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, Fredrik Backman's novel about the angry old man next door is a thoughtful exploration of the profound impact one life has on countless others. "If there was an award for 'Most Charming Book of the Year,' this first novel by a Swedish blogger-turned-overnight-sensation would win hands down" (Booklist, starred review).

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Reviews

BookLender review by Autumn Leathers on 2020-04-16 02:14:24

Great novel if you like dry humor.

BookLender review by Mariah on 2017-01-19 22:23:49

I loved this book! I recommend it to anyone who likes a lighthearted, and semi-emotional read!