Ein Mann namens Ove by Fredrik Backman

Ein Mann namens Ove

Fredrik Backman

368 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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Moods

emotional 90%
funny 72%
hopeful 55%
sad 53%
reflective 48%
inspiring 36%
lighthearted 26%
dark 8%
relaxing 7%
challenging 4%
adventurous 2%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 18%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.4

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