A review by gladosisreading
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

emotional 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

One of my all time favourite books, that never ceases to make me cry. Beautiful and hopeful and just downright lovely.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Cancer and Infertility

Minor: Domestic abuse

Everything is handled in a sensitive and thoughtful way, and nothing is gratuitous.