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A review by sanchan
En mand der hedder Ove by Fredrik Backman
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Animal cruelty
Minor: Animal death
Animal cruelty: There is a cat in Ove's quarter that looks like it's been treated very badly. Later he witnesses one of his neighbours throwing stones at it. Finally, the cat was found half frozen outside but is saved and taken care of for the rest of the book.
Animal death: In a flashback, we learn about the death of Ove's wife's beloved cat.