• A Man Called Ove: A Novel by Fredrik Backman | Conversation Starters

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  • Narrated by: Bryan Nyman
  • Length: 17 mins
  • 2.8 out of 5 stars (40 ratings)

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A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman | Conversation Starters

There is a man who has lost all hope in life. He has been brought up to do the right thing, but has never been able to show much emotion. After the death of his beloved wife, Ove has no reason to live. That is until an Iranian woman named Parwaneh shows up next door with her clumsy husband and two adorable daughters.

Gradually, Ove realizes that as much as he misses his wife, he could contribute something to society and, in turn, gain from other people.

A heartwarming and simple story of a man who finds a purpose in life, A Man Called Ove is humorous and heartrending in equal parts.

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I thought I ordered the real book to listen to...

so disappointed. ..I thought I was ordering the REAL BOOK to listen to. how can I get the genuine book, is it available through Audible?

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1 credit for only a few minutes

I am very disappointed that I thought I was getting a book. Why would you offer other book samples for free but charge a credit for this one. I thought that I was buying a book.

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ove

this is not the book. only a summary. . not worth one credit

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I also thought I bought the book. 😠

no no no make sure you read the book first. FYI this is not the book

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THIS IS NOT THE NOVEL BUT A TRICK TO GRAB $$

THIS IS NOT THE NOVEL BUT A TRICK
Poor fool that thinks he is getting a book
Where does one complain to Audible?

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Return

Turn back don’t waste your time it is a sample not the book false advertising

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A scam

I thought I was going to get the book. Instead I got 25 irritating questions read by a monotoned reader. Very disappointing.

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Wanted to Return it after 7 mins!

I couldn't stand the reader's high pitched, emotionless voice let alone the absence of plot. The repeated question about suicide did not help either.

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  • 10-09-19

Where’s the book?

All this was a series of short questions. Where’s the book? Total waste of time...

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Did not like

Just talked about question and answer, no story. Would not recommend. Feel like I did not know this was just question and answer story.

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