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A Man Called Ove

by Henning Koch, Fredrik Backman
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A Man Called Ove
A Man Called Ove

Grumpy exterior, heartwarming transformational connections within.

"A Man Called Ove" isn't just a tale about a curmudgeonly old man, but a collage of human connections that shape us. It’s for those who love character-driven narratives, where the journey from isolated grumpiness to unexpected friendships unfolds on each page. The book's charm lies in its ability to break down first impressions and reveal the tender, interconnectedness of a community. It promises to warm even the most Ove-like hearts with its blend of humor and poignancy.

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A Man Called Ove

by Henning Koch, Fredrik Backman
$10.90
Compare to estimated retail price: S$25.34  

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ISBN: 9781476738024
Authors: Henning Koch, Fredrik Backman
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Date of Publication: 2015-05-05
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Goodreads rating: 4.38
(rated by 990752 readers)

Description

All you need is Ove. At first sight, Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet, a curmudgeon with staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People think him bitter, and he thinks himself surrounded by idiots. Ove's well-ordered, solitary world gets a shake-up one November morning with the appearance of new neighbors, a chatty young couple and their two boisterous daughters, who announce their arrival by accidentally flattening Ove’s mailbox with their U-Haul. What follows is a heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unlikely friendships, and a community's unexpected reassessment of the one person they thought they had all figured out. A word-of-mouth bestseller that has caused a sensation across Europe, Fredrik Backman's irresistible novel about the angry old man next door is an uplifting exploration of the unreliability of first impressions and a gentle reminder that life is sweeter when it is shared with other people. Ove is all you need.
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Grumpy exterior, heartwarming transformational connections within.

"A Man Called Ove" isn't just a tale about a curmudgeonly old man, but a collage of human connections that shape us. It’s for those who love character-driven narratives, where the journey from isolated grumpiness to unexpected friendships unfolds on each page. The book's charm lies in its ability to break down first impressions and reveal the tender, interconnectedness of a community. It promises to warm even the most Ove-like hearts with its blend of humor and poignancy.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.