A review by jennyvgreenfield
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

An absolutely brilliant book that started my love for Fredrick Backman. Ove is such a complex character, and the character development is absolutely seamless, yet so significant. This book made me bawl my eyes out, laugh and think. Perfect in every way.