A Man Called Ove
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A Man Called Ove
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A Man Called Ove
The million-copy bestselling phenomenon: a funny, moving, uplifting tale of love and community that will leave you with a spring in your step. Now a major film starring Tom Hanks
The international phenomenon, now in paperback. Quirky and bittersweet, heartbreaking yet outrageously funny, A Man Called Ove is a life-affirming fable for our times.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionCritics have lauded A Man Called Ove for its emotional depth and humour, with the Daily Mail describing it as "warm, funny, and almost unbearably moving." The Spectator hailed it as a book that "rescued all those men who constantly mean to read novels but never get round to it," making it one of the standout Books of the Year.
At first sight, Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. He thinks himself surrounded by idiots—neighbours who can't reverse a trailer properly, joggers, shop assistants who talk in code, and the perpetrators of the vicious coup d'etat that ousted him as Chairman of the Residents' Association. Yet, Ove persists in making his daily inspection rounds of the local streets, upholding what he believes is the proper order of the world.
But isn't it rare, these days, to find such old-fashioned clarity of belief and deed? Such unswerving conviction about what the world should be, and a lifelong dedication to making it just so? Through Ove's story, Backman deftly illustrates how a single person’s actions can impact the lives of many, highlighting the importance of community and the human capacity for growth and change.
In the end, you will see, there is something about Ove that is quite irresistible...
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A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman, is praised as a delightful and heartwarming novel. It's recognised for its humour, strong characterisation, and emotional depth, making it a perfect holiday read. The story of Ove, a grumpy old man who finds unexpected friendships and life changes, is described as uplifting, moving, and life-affirming. Readers have found it to be a charming and memorable book that stays with you long after you've finished reading.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781444775815
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 May 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sceptre
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 227g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Fredrik Backman is a Swedish blogger, columnist and author. His debut novel A MAN CALLED OVE was a number 1 bestseller across Scandinavia, has sold over one million copies worldwide, was a Richard & Judy summer read in the UK and an instant New York Times paperback bestseller, and has been made into an acclaimed film. Fredrik's subsequent novels, MY GRANDMOTHER SENDS HER REGARDS AND APOLOGISES and BRITT-MARIE WAS HERE, also went straight to number 1 in Sweden on publication.
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