madkat37's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Terminal illness, Miscarriage, Suicide attempt, and Homophobia
kt2e56's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Fatphobia, Grief, Ableism, Suicide, Body shaming, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Fire/Fire injury, Racism, Car accident, Dementia, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Terminal illness, Bullying, and Infertility
paperbackvacation's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, Fatphobia, Suicide attempt, and Dementia
peachythi's review against another edition
- 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
The switch between past and present gives such a wonderful insight into the character of Ove and what were originally annoying character traits became things I found wonderfully endearing.
Almost every single character became someone I became extremely attached to. Especially Ove and Parvaneh. Their adorable budding friendship that turned into family felt so natural and that’s what makes it so beautiful. A grumpy traumatized old man who becomes steadfast friends with a witty and bubbly woman who sees past his rough exterior.
Spoiler
There are many moments where Ove displays suicidal tendencies. Which I think are written in a way that is real. There is no flowery prose describing his agony and no long monologues on his inner turmoil. It is simply “I just want to die.” Which is powerful in its simplicity and honesty to the minds of those suffering.Graphic: Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Child death
sakisreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, and Death
pennedpaper's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Grief, Ableism, Pregnancy, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Death, and Medical content
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Child death, Cancer, and Car accident
Minor: Violence and Terminal illness
aliteracja's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Grief, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Miscarriage and Car accident
Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Homophobia
humbleearth's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Death, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Injury/injury detail
Minor: Terminal illness, Miscarriage, Child death, Grief, Car accident, Injury/injury detail, Cancer, Suicide attempt, Death, Medical trauma, and Forced institutionalization
hwaters95's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death, Grief, Terminal illness, Medical trauma, and Homophobia
Minor: Domestic abuse and Cancer
mrsjackiharrell's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage