"A Man Called Ove" Review

“A Man Called Ove”

By Fredrik Backman

Published by Washington Square Press

Finished 5/29/16

5/5 star read!!

I fell in love with Ove on page one and continued to love him through all 337 pages of this book.  He’s a grumpy, opinionated man who is definitely set in his ways.  He has a strong, stiff outer shell but if you can get under it you will find he has a heart of gold.  He may not come across that way, but he is one of those people who will do anything for anyone.

As the story says, Ove’s life began when he met his wife Sonja and it ended when she died.  Or so he thought.  As he begrudgingly allows others into his life, it begins to take on a new meaning.  Not that he can see that, but it does.  The story follows Ove’s life as he tries to accomplish one goal…just one…..but people, a cat, and life in general continue to get in the way of his goal.  You will laugh out loud at the way Ove’s handles himself (and others) but you will also have tears escape your eyes during touching moments as well.  And you will fall in love with Ove just like I did J

If you haven’t read it yet – go grab yourself a copy.  It’s well worth the read.