Summary of A Man Called Ove

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Funny, heart-warming, charming, surprising, honest, and fresh. Fredrik Backman got his start as a Swedish blogger, but the almost instant success of A Man Called Ove has catapulted him into much-deserved fame. With this debut novel, Backman has undoubtedly written the feel-good book of the year.

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Executive summary of the original book Chapter by chapter summaries Editorial Review Key themes Original Book Summary

A Man Called Ove tells the tale of Ove, a crabby old man who has always found meaning through numbers and order. After his vivacious wife dies, Ove loses both his sense of purpose and the only color that ever existed for him. When he gets let go from his job just six months later, Ove's life ends up following a path that he never could have calculated for himself.

BEFORE YOU The purpose of this FastReads Summary & Analysis is to help you decide if it's worth the time, money and effort listening to the original book (if you haven't already). FastReads has pulled out the essence - but only to help you ascertain the value of the book for yourself. This summary & analysis is meant as a supplement to, and not a replacement for A Man Called Ove.

Audible Audio

Published November 21, 2017

Reviews

[Clinton Weaver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. I listened to the audio book through Overdrive. I liked it so much that I bought the paperback as soon as I finished listening to the book. I can't wait until my wife and oldest son read it so that way we can discuss the book and watch the movie.

[Artist:Azalea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story! it made me laugh and cry by turns all throughout. very sweet.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyable heart warming story. It felt a bit slow in the beginning, but by the middle I was hooked. I laughed out loud several times.

[Kim Jensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

such a wonderful book!! must read!!

[Karyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. Lots of laughs, lots of tears. Absolutely could not put it down. A man called Ove is a man we have all known, and probably didn't even know it

[Joyce Carroll · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good read. Interesting story line. Keeps you looking for what's next.

[Denise Butti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved Ove.....Actually learned a lot from him. Only time I've been happy with how it ended. It was perfect.

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

especially heartwarming, my favorite book so far this year

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful story!

[Jennifer M · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was a surprisingly delightful read. I laughed out loud, I smiled, and smirked at the characters in the book. Very well written

[Estella Pinkton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was funny and sad all at the same time. Ove just couldn't get it right. Try again tomorrow lol. I thought this book was gonna be wack, but it turned out pretty good.

[Allen Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

wonderful story with characters to love

[Pattie Kuhns · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this and loved it, but had a hankering to listen to it in audio format. Worth every minute! Laughed and cried more than when I read it.

[Sheri Babbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made my heart happy.

[Dona · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved this!

[Thm · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely adore this book!

[Stephanie Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful read. I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook.

[SHELLIE · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Ove!

[J Jefferson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am usually particular in my preference for mystery stories. But I gave this a try. It is an underdog fight for what is right, at least as he sees it, story.
I laughed, I cried, I cheered. This is the type of story that makes one question life, authority, choices, and how one treats others. Forget Shakespeare. A man called Ova should be on the required reading list for high school.