A review by river69rat
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Finished wiping my tears to say Ove is simply too young in this book. 59 is not old man territory!! He's younger than my mum who has a similar attitude to him in some ways but still understands computers and phones? Idk his age constantly threw me out of so many interactions - alongside him also apparently being super buff lol

I just loved the Beartown trilogy so much that I am shocked with how much I did not love this book. Was a drag to get through unfortunately. I did cry heavily, multiple times but it's not one that will stick with me and I'm just glad it's done.
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