A Man Called Ove; Fredrik Backman
Atria - July 2014
Description--
In this bestselling and delightfully quirky debut novel from Sweden, a
grumpy yet loveable man finds his solitary world turned on its head when
a boisterous young family moves in next door.
Meet Ove. He’s a
curmudgeon—the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they
were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch
principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People call him “the
bitter neighbor from hell.” But must Ove be bitter just because he
doesn’t walk around with a smile plastered to his face all the time?
Behind
the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. So when one
November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters
move in next door and accidentally flatten Ove’s mailbox, it is the
lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected
friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. All of which
will change one cranky old man and a local residents’ association to
their very foundations.
A feel-good story in the spirit of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand,
Fredrik Backman’s novel about the angry old man next door is a
thoughtful and charming exploration of the profound impact one life has
on countless others.
I hadn't heard of this one. It does sounds charming.
ReplyDeleteSounds unique and entertaining.
ReplyDeleteI already love Ove! Enjoy debut novels and Swedish authors.
ReplyDeleteI will read it for sure! Sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYes, this is a fun read!
ReplyDeleteI do want to read this. I loved the Pettigrew book, and this one sounds like my cuppa. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
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