A Man Called Ove
by Fredrik Backman
Taste attributes: dramacomedywholesomerealisticsimplelinearenclosedemotive & stirringunlikely connectionsempowerment/personal growth
Boxlist takeAn emotional novel that is small-scale, warm-hearted and grounded. Best if you like stories that hit hard.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: true to life · Story: simple · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
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4.3 / 5
72 ratings
About This Book
A grumpy yet loveable man finds his solitary world turned on its head when a boisterous young family moves in next door.
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- Author
- Fredrik Backman
- Published
- 2012
- Pages
- 346
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- Open Library
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