Reviews tagging 'Death'

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

372 reviews

chaser's review against another edition

4.0

This book was so incredibly moving 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, and Cancer

aquamarinecadet's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.0

grumpy old swedish man wants to commit suicide but can't because he is just too compassionate to die

Spoiler

ironically, he ends up dying because his heart is too big

also he has a tragic backstory. perfect recipe for a little tearjerker if that's the kind of story you're looking for :D 

this book is also filled with many great comparisons. to giggle for :D 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Miscarriage

saskia_ej's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny reflective sad fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Cancer, Car accident, Child death, Medical content, Homophobia, Suicide attempt, Death, Dementia, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief

beccah1610's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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: Child death, Suicide attempt, and Death

carolineeckels'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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt

Moderate: Death and Miscarriage

nataliebootlah's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

 Ove, pronounced ooh-va, is the only honest man on his block. Or, as his neighbors might see him, Ove is a crotchety old man who is very, very, very by the book. 

 

All Ove wants is for people to follow the rules, things to stay in their places, and to bask in the warmth of his wife again. But the nitwits in his neighborhood have other plans. 

 

This is the wholesome story about a cantankerous old man that, deep down, wants to help people. And along the way, he just might start to enjoy the company of those that have nosed their way into his life. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt and Grief

Moderate: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, and Death

Minor: Miscarriage and Homophobia

acal92's review against another edition

dark 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

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Content Warnings

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

barbarella85's review

• 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Terminal illness

Minor: Homophobia

jamiejanae_6's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death, Dementia, Dysphoria, Grief, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Homophobia

karlymarcy's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

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