A review by mel_j
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

adventurous emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was sad. And hopeful. It made me cry – but still, there are very questionable (xenophobic, mysoginistic, ableist and fatphobic) things uttered by Ove.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Ableism, Cursing, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, and Pregnancy

Minor: Addiction, Miscarriage, Abortion, and Toxic friendship