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A Man Called Ove

By: Fredrik Backman
Narrated by: Joan Walker
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Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. He isn't as young as he used to be. He drives a Saab. He points at people he doesn't like the look of. He is described by those around his as 'the neighbour from hell'.Every morning he makes his inspection rounds of the local streets. He moves bicycles and checks the contents of recycling bins, even though it's been years since he was fired as Chairman of the Residents' Association in a vicious 'coup d'état'.

But behind the surly pedant there is a story, and a sadness. And when on a November morning his new (foreign) neighbours in the terraced house opposite accidentally flatten Ove's letterbox, it sets off a comical and heart-warming tale of unexpected friendship which will change one man - and one community - from their very foundations. Quirky and bittersweet, heartbreaking yet outrageously funny, A Man Called Ove is a life-affirming fable for our times.

©2014 Fredrik Backman (P)2014 Hodder & Stoughton

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I really fell in love with this story and the characters. It's one of my favorites now, and I'm jealous of everyone that can start this story from beginning not knowing what adventures lies ahead.

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Onions - 5*

I've read the book several times and I always cried. The audiobook did the same thing. bloody onions!

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Wonderful

So well described characters that feeds the reader’s imagination as water to a thirsty one.
The story is humbling and very humane at the same time. Very much recommend it!

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Heart warming

What a wonderful experience. Beautiful humanistic writing. Light and very truthful narration. A great experience.

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5 Stars is not enough

This is one of those rare books you wish would never come to an end. I loved it and will recommend it unhesitatingly. Joan Walker did a fabulous job. I look forward to more from Fredrik Backman.

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I enjoy it all

The end made me sad but all inal made me laugh so hard look forward to more from this author

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Wish it never ended

I love this story. I didn’t want it to end but couldn’t stop listening to it.

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Couldn’t stop listening

One of the best books and performance, I’m now trying to get access to the movie. I loved it, nearly listened to it from whoa to go in one sitting. Told my mum to get it out of the library because I know she would love it too.

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Incredibly sweet

What a fantastic novel. I laughed like a horse, cried like a baby, and can't stop thinking about it.

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