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A Man Called Ove

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A Man Called Ove

By: Fredrik Backman
Narrated by: Joan Walker
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Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. He isn't as young as he used to be. He drives a Saab. He points at people he doesn't like the look of. He is described by those around his as 'the neighbour from hell'.Every morning he makes his inspection rounds of the local streets. He moves bicycles and checks the contents of recycling bins, even though it's been years since he was fired as Chairman of the Residents' Association in a vicious 'coup d'état'.

But behind the surly pedant there is a story, and a sadness. And when on a November morning his new (foreign) neighbours in the terraced house opposite accidentally flatten Ove's letterbox, it sets off a comical and heart-warming tale of unexpected friendship which will change one man - and one community - from their very foundations. Quirky and bittersweet, heartbreaking yet outrageously funny, A Man Called Ove is a life-affirming fable for our times.

©2014 Fredrik Backman (P)2014 Hodder & Stoughton Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Feel-Good Heartfelt Funny Tear-jerking Thought-Provoking Witty
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loved this book. best I have read in a while. characters is very relatable. brilliant!

Very Good read.

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I started listening with no preconceived ideas - was reading for a book club. A couple of chapters in and I was hooked. Touching story of how there is always more to people than meets the eye. Made me laugh and cry and reflect about life.

A man called Ove

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I really enjoyed this book, I've been reading a few psychological thrillers recently and this was such a change, a book that when I was listening to it in the car had me smiling and then the book made me cry too. Narrated so well in my opinion, highly recommend if you fancy something a bit different.

Really enjoyed this book

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I am not a big reader. Sometimes books can be too hard to follow because my mind can wander off. This book however, was so engaging and easy to follow along with. The narrator has a soothing voice which was easy to listen to throughout the entire book. The story made me laugh and made me cry. Exactly what you want from a fantastic novel. 5 stars

So well written and easy to follow.

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I loved this story, was very funny in parts and sad in others. Very clever.

Liked it

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A truly beautiful story with perfect narration.
Page by page my frustration with Ove turned into love.
What an incredible man ♥️

Oh Ove ♥️

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This was a funny, sweet beautiful story.? I recommend it to everyone
Suzy, mental health nurse

Beautiful story

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Such a beautiful story. I loved it from start to finish.
An excellent listen.

Beautiful

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I absolutely loved this story. I would really recommend it. Funny and heartwarming, characters you'll love.

Gorgeous

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At first I didn’t think I could connect with the main character and wasn’t sure I would enjoy the story but as each chapter went by I became increasingly hooked on the story. Beautifully written - one of the best stories I’ve listened to this year!

Beautiful story

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