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Een man die Ove heet by Fredrik Backman

415 reviews

hihet's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, and Pregnancy

Minor: Cancer, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Racism, Xenophobia, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol

ayeshacincina's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Light-hearted, funny, refreshing and very touching. A Man Called Ove is the kind of book that feels like a warm hug - sometimes crushing, but ultimately radiating warmth. The characterization of Ove was so well-written. He was a rigid man, unwavering in his principles and ethics which at first came across as being "bitter", "grumpy" or "rude". But Ove was not bloody bitter.

I loved how the author portrayed Ove in the same neutral light, without any character development as such, but a shift in "character perception". The story beautifully navigates our view of Ove from an old bitter sod to the beloved grandad of the neighbourhood. 

The relationship between Ove & Sonja was one like no other - pure, genuine, devoted and beautiful. However, the relationships that later bloom throughout the story are something you want to hold close to your heart caressingly. One of the most comforting of them was that between Ove & Parvaneh. She became the daughter he never had, and he became the father she once lost. The relationships in the story grow so tenderly, that one can't help but shed a tear, even after laughing moments before.

Subjectively, the book was more heartwarming than sad. It makes you laugh a little, cry a little, a bit sad here, and a lot happy there but nonetheless, it leaves you content. Happy endings don't always mean that one gets to live longer, but when one is content and at peace before one's final goodbye (with a cat by your side).

Ove's death was not so much a tragedy to mourn, as it was a beautiful memory to celebrate and cherish silently in our hearts forever.

The writing style was a delightful mix of roguish humour and tender emotion. There were a few parts that felt a little cliche, but that is more of a subjective remark than a constructive critique. Ultimately, the book is highly recommended if you want a read that stabs you a little, but also gently caresses you as you go about every chapter of it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Self harm, Grief, and Suicide attempt

nutty's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Genuinely made me teary up at some points and smile at others.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Homophobia and Suicide attempt

theverycraftyvegan's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I have read two books by Fredrik Backman this year and I have loved both. I can’t wait to continue reading everything he has written. 

Ove’s story is a sad one. At least, at first. But eventually his friends and neighbours help him realize there’s more to life than death, and Ove’s life has meaning. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Cancer, Chronic illness, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, and Injury/Injury detail

abigailray's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt

Minor: Homophobia and Miscarriage

chloereads_02's review against another edition

emotional funny sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I adored this book. As soon as I finished it, I immediately went to watch the film the next day and that BROKE me even more than the book did. Seeing the book come to life on a film was insane💔 The development of Ove in this book was incredible and the ending just had me in pieces. Seeing all of the characters come together to love Ove even when he finds it to love back was so heart-warming. Ove is the epitome of grumpy old man but his humour was unmatched🤣 I would say that this book is a lot more character driven than plot driven and this is something I don’t usually reach for but I ate this book up!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt

Moderate: Cancer, Death, and Violence

Minor: Homophobia

wildestsnail's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I’m crying so hard rn

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Content Warnings

Minor: Homophobia, Miscarriage, and Car accident

schlady's review against another edition

funny hopeful sad slow-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt

Moderate: Death, Homophobia, and Pregnancy

smlplatz's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Child death, Death, and Death of parent

liesthemoontells's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I read this book for book club. It was fine.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Cancer, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Classism