A Man Called Ove: A Novel | 
pickThere really is something about his character‘s and their stories that really just sit with you. Even when you think you‘re not being affected, and then at the most random moments you find yourself thinking about them. Another beautifully told story about humans. #doublespin for March
Also: am struggling to see how Tom Hanks could pull this one off, after reading this I don‘t know if I really want to see that movie โค๏ธ
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At my age most characters are younger than me. Thank goodness for this book! ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
Has anyone seen the movie yet? Thoughts?
With the movie based on this book coming out not too long ago, I‘ve been wanting to do a reread of this book. Not sure if I want to watch the movie though ๐ฌ(I‘m a little peeved they changed his name). I loved this book the first time I read it and I‘m hoping it holds up to a reread ๐
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pickI put this one off for some time. Decided to give in so I could see the US movie version. I enjoyed it more than I expected. The lonely curmudgeon that finds new purpose and a reason to love again has been done many times over. It is nice that each time, the characters and themes are still meaningful. 4โญ๏ธ for a sweet, understated novel about friendship and community.
so-soI know I‘m in the minority but I had a hard time finishing this book. The neighbor was the best but I just was bored reading it. I kept going since I heard how great it was, but finally didn‘t finish it.
Backman is amazing. But Ove has a special place in my heart. All the warm and fuzzy feelings.
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I read this years ago and really want to see this. However, the trailer doesn‘t depict the serious matters in this book. Lots of trigger warnings and not appropriate for children. I‘m not sure if I‘ll see it with my husband who has had soldiers commit suicide ๐ just be aware ๐
What a lovely #Surprise from my sweet friend @EadieB ๐๐ it‘s full of books and all things bookish! Thank you so very much!! I love everything โค๏ธ
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#JanuaryJazz
My friend and I loved the movie!
so-soI'm aware that I'm in the minority here but I just found this book boring.
Took me forever to get through it also, it was like wading through treacle.
There were some funny moments sure, but mostly it was slow, repetitive and depressing.
Not my cup of tea at all and certainly in my opinion, not worth the hype.
pickI was ready to love the story, but the "trying to kill myself and all this people keep interrupting'" gag went on too long for me.( Also, not to be a downer, but suicide is too serious an issue for this kind of treatment in my opinion) Of course the neatly tied happy ending works for me, because I am a romance fan but I imagine some people might find it too sugary.Still, the Ove character is one of my favorite guys in recent books so it is a pick
Date night last night to see A Man Called Otto! It was so good! I had been looking forward to it since I knew it was being made. It seemed to get almost everything from the book right! Thought Tom Hanks did โOve‘ well. I watched the Swedish film a few years back as well. They were both good in their own ways. #bookintomovie
so-soFinished this one today and I‘m not sure how I feel about it, quite frankly. For a novel of less than 300 pages it felt like a hard slog. I didn‘t dislike it, but there were elements that I didn‘t like. It may have got off to a bad start when the main character, a mere 5 years older than I, is behaving like my octogenarian father on a bad dayโฆ
First finish for the #JoyousJanuary readathon
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โOve is fifty-nine.โ
Finally picking this one up. #FirstLineFridays
pickWOW! I absolutely loved this book. Going into it I wasn‘t sure what to expect, but this book absolutely exceeded any expectations. I couldn‘t put it down. And incredible story of love, loss and new friendships. 5/5 โญ๏ธ
pickI didn't enjoy this one the first time I read it, but I want to go see the new movie and it has been a while. After falling in love with his writing since, esp the Beartown series, I like this much more this time. #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks
pickThis was a beautiful, heart warming and heart wrenching story about an old man who has lost his wife but found family in his little neighborhood. Beautiful, excellent, marvelous, a delightful story about loss, life and beautiful moments that make us human.
I can't say enough good things about this book. Read it, it should be required reading for everyone. It's magnificent!
What a fabulous #winterwonderlandswap gift from @Gissy ๐๐ thank you so much for everything, I love it!! Thank you to our hosts as well!
Thank you so much for my #WinterWonderlandSwap @forestandcrow I am looking forward to reading these series in 2023.
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Another introduction pick. This was the first Fredrik Backman book I read. Ove was amazing. I loved the writing, the story and the characters.
I enjoyed the audiobook so much that I immediately listened to another of his books. And then anotherโฆ He became a must read author for me.
@Laughterhp here's you #trappedonanisland picks. Sorry you haven't heard from your match. Hopefully you will like one of the titles I have chosen for you. Grab your tissues for A Man Called Ove!
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pickBackman has such a special way of writing and creating his characters, ensuring you feel emotionally invested in them. Ove proves human connection connecting with people is such a huge piece in life. When you lose your one and only, I can only imagine the gravity of loneliness, hopelessness, disorientation. This book proves that you never know what someone else is going through and a little bit of kindness can go a long way.
pickI enjoyed My Grandmotherโฆ by Backman years ago and enjoyed it. I saw this one starts in November and figured that was a good reason to read it now.
I really enjoy reading books in the season they are set. I‘ve been reading the Cedar Cove series for a bit now and want to read this one so I‘m set to read the Christmas one next month. While at the library to pick it up, I just felt like getting one more book. A Man Called Ove starts off in November.
Perfect #libraryhaul
#ManicMonday #letterM @CBee
๐ A Man Called Ove
๐ Shannon Messenger
๐ฅ My Best Friend‘s Wedding, Major League, Mamma Mia
๐บ The Masked Singer
๐ค Maroon 5
๐ถ More Than Words, My Girl
#ManicMonday #LetterM @cbee
๐ A Man Called Ove
๐ George R. R. Martin
๐ฌ The Martian
๐ค The Moody Blues
๐ถ Monday, Monday; My Cherie Amour; My Girl so many good songs.
๐A Man Called Ove
๐๏ธMargaret Maron
๐ฅMonty Python and the Holy Grail
๐คMuse
๐ถ#manicmonday OR My Old School (Steely Dan)
#letterM
#scarathlondailyprompts #guilt as in, I don‘t have any guilt about buying these books in Chicago today ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ#scarathlon2022 @Clwojick
So, um, did anyone else see the promo for the film adaptation of "A Man Called Ove" and think "Oh Christ no ..."
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pickLast week the Ove in my life passed away. The funeral was yesterday and there was nothing to do but come home and listen to this. If you‘re lucky enough to have an Ove in your life then you know.
Y‘ALL!!!! How did I not KNOW about this?!? One of my favorite books, one of my favorite actors - I am so excited about this. Watch the trailer, it looks so great โฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธ
I hate they changed the name, but know there is a Swedish version out there. I hope this is good. This is one of my favorite books. It may get me to finally go into a theater. It‘s been some dark years.
New book to film adaption of A Man Called Ove but for some reason now Otto: link with trailer https://deadline.com/video/a-man-called-otto-trailer-tom-hanks/
Oh my gosh, this looks really good. I loved Ove so much, and I can't wait for the movie.
Trailer: https://youtu.be/eFYUX9l-m5I
pickMy husband caught me sobbing as I finished this if that tells you anything about it. Backman really knows how to tell a beautiful story.
Ove never makes a full #recovery after his life‘s tragedies, but he learns to be in the moment and celebrate life with those around him who love himโฆ
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pickThis charming novel about the cantankerous Ove is darker than I expected, but ultimately an uplifting story. Ove is pretty unlikable at first, but as his backstory is revealed, one can understand why Ove is the man he is. Tragic and laugh out loud funny, I was completely in love with life on this little Swedish street. Even with the novel‘s predictability, this is a story that reminds us that there is always something worth living for. 4โญ๏ธ
pickThis was such a sweet, heartwarming, yet sometimes poignant story about a man called Ove who struggles to find meaning in his life now that his wife has passed. He is annoyed easily by his disruptive neighbors, a stray cat, and the world in general. I loved the writing style and how more about Ove's life is revealed slowly through flashbacks. My first Backman but definitely not my last ๐
pickWow! The best book I‘ve read this year. Ove is an anachronistic middle aged widow who has a heart of gold but you wouldn‘t know it. He takes nonsense from no one and expects excellence from everyone. There are so many life lessons in this work of fiction that it has to be one of the best books of the decade. Backman uses a very small geographic area to tell this epic story, relying more on deep character development and it works.
pickThis book was incredible. Ove is a heartbroken man who just wants to be left alone so he can make decisions about his life. He comes to realize though that there are others who need him. He learns to open up and accept love in all of its forms again.
so-soI gave this one a โso-soโ because it just kind of drug on for me. I think I might have enjoyed this more if I read it instead of listened to the audiobook. The ending was sweet though.
