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Now a major motion picture A Man Called Otto starring Tom Hanks! #1 New York Times bestseller--more than 3 million copies sold! 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. Fredrik Backman's beloved first novel about the angry old man next door is a thoughtful exploration of the profound impact one life has on countless others. "If there was an award for 'Most Charming Book of the Year, ' this first novel by a Swedish blogger-turned-overnight-sensation would win hands down" ( Booklist , starred review). Review: Best novel I’ve read lately. - I read this book in a very short time and went through a whirlpool of emotions while reading it. Definitely opened my eyes on the the curmudgeons in my life. Review: Must buy - This books is awesome must buy
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 20,139 Reviews |
M**N
Best novel I’ve read lately.
I read this book in a very short time and went through a whirlpool of emotions while reading it. Definitely opened my eyes on the the curmudgeons in my life.
C**R
Must buy
This books is awesome must buy
N**B
Good book
Came in very good condition.
M**O
Ok good
Good. But the book size and paper is of ok quality. Probably that’s how massed produced covers are.
N**A
Ew
This is the worst thing that I ever bought the book arrived yellow on the side with yellow dotes that looks like mold and the yellow dotes bleed into the page this product is disgusting
M**A
Amazing book
Was a great read
M**N
A Masterpiece of Humanity and Humor – 6/5 Stars for A Man Called Ove
If there were a scale that allowed for more than perfection, A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman would transcend it. This book is a profound, heartwarming, and unexpectedly hilarious tale that takes the seemingly mundane life of a curmudgeonly man and turns it into a symphony of laughter, tears, and triumphs. Ove, the titular character, is the grump we all recognize—the kind of man who yells at stray cats and meticulously measures parking spaces. But as Backman peels back the layers of his life, we discover a man of profound love, loss, and resilience. It's in these small, intricately woven moments that the story truly shines. Backman’s genius lies in his ability to mix dry wit with deeply emotional storytelling. One minute you're laughing out loud at Ove's cantankerous antics; the next, you're wiping tears as his past is revealed. Every character is wonderfully drawn, from Ove's persistent neighbors to the stray cat that becomes his reluctant companion. This book isn’t just about one man—it’s about life itself, in all its messy, beautiful complexity. It’s a celebration of community, compassion, and the connections we make when we least expect them. Backman’s prose is deceptively simple, yet every word carries weight, resonating with a truth that hits home. Few authors can make you feel as though you've lived an entire life within the span of a few hundred pages, but Backman does it effortlessly. A Man Called Ove is more than a book—it’s an experience. It will break your heart and put it back together in a way that makes you see the world a little brighter. If you haven’t read it yet, you’re missing out on one of the greatest literary gifts of our time. Final Verdict: 6/5 stars. A must-read for anyone with a pulse.
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جميل
5/5 على جوده الكتاب مره جميله لكن ماقريت الكتاب لكن مايحتاج لان متاكده انه راح يكون مره ممتع
E**A
Item received as described
Received it in good condition. love the item. Delivery is ahead of time as in came fm Usa
A**E
Brilliant
Just loved it. I read it after reading the Anxious People. Now reading Britt Maria Was Here. One can not get enough Fredrick Backman books.
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