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“Ove had never been asked how he lived before he met her. But if anyone had asked him, he would have answered that he didn’t.”
– Fredrik Backman, A Man Called Ove
Overview
Ove, a curmudgeon old man, lives a solitary life. One day his world turns upside down when a young couple, with two daughters, move in next door. They flatten his mailbox with a U-haul and so begins a hilarious, contemporary, and sad tale.
Review
This book is humorous and a joy to read. A heartwarming tale, it had me laughing and crying. I love Fredrik Backman’s writing style. It’s a quick read and I would highly recommend it!
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