A review by sakisreads
A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman

funny inspiring lighthearted 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? No

4.5

Okay, this was a recommendation from a friend who never usually goes for this genre, so it was a real surprise! 
Initially I found Ove to be difficult, but obviously after a while he grew on me and I wanted to give him a huge hug 🥹 I love when Parvaneh came into the story too; I knew her and Ove would make great friends from the very start.

This definitely needs some trigger warnings (TW: suicide attempts). I’ll add it into the content warnings below too.

I would highly recommend this to someone who would like a wholesome tale that will make them cry and laugh, sometimes simultaneously 🥰 Big fan ✨
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