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A Man Called Ove

At first sight, Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. He thinks himself surrounded by idiots - neighbours who can't reverse a trailer properly, joggers, shop assistants who talk in code, and the perpetrators of the vicious coup d'etat that ousted him as Chairman of the Residents' Association. He will persist in making his daily inspection rounds of the local streets.But isn't it rare, these days, to find such old-fashioned clarity of belief and deed? Such unswerving conviction about what the world should be, and a lifelong dedication to making it just so?In the end, you will see, there is something about Ove that is quite irresistible...The word-of-mouth bestseller causing a sensation across Europe, Fredrik Backman's heartwarming debut is a funny, moving, uplifting tale of love and community that will leave you with a spring in your step - and less ready to judge on first impressions a man you might one day wish to have as your dearest friend.
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Deeksha Udyawar Reviewed on: 07-10-2022
Amazing

A good read and a beautiful mix of funny and emotional moments.

Aparna Walanj Reviewed on: 16-04-2022
A man called Ove

Interesting read…

Sandeepa Karkhanis Reviewed on: 23-01-2022
The only book that's made me cry

This book is like a warm loving hug. The kind that makes you feel, all is okay in this world. I read and reread parts of the book just because they made me feel so good. The character development is top notch, and at the end, you feel like all of them are a part of your life. A great read if any time, but more so in trying times.

Spino Pino Reviewed on: 02-01-2022
Enjoyable

Funny, touching, nice. While the main character may seem unbelievable, he in fact exists if you only look closely around. There are many Oves, lonely and hence irritable, prickly but soft-hearted, only waiting to be called to love. The writer has drawn out the pathos hidden behind all lonely people in a funny and effortless manner.

Malini Francis Shastri Reviewed on: 05-05-2021
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Maya Bora Reviewed on: 10-04-2018
Touching,warm and beautiful

A man called Ove is plain genius. Fredrik Backman effortlessly transports readers into the world of joy,sorrow,laughter and sadness A must read