Reviews tagging 'Homophobia'

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

413 reviews

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

sophnic'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was sooo good!! I don’t really know how to organize my thoughts about it. Super emotional- it will have you laughing, smiling, and crying within a few pages of each other. It was just sweet to read a story about some old dude and his life and the people who he loved and who love him now. Each character felt very real and fleshed out, and the dialogue was fantastic. I couldn’t reccomend this book enough!! (aside from some content warning things)   

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Homophobia

shermana's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

a beautiful book about doing the right thing, even when it’s hard. And how doing the right thing can save you.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt

Minor: Homophobia and Violence