A Man Called Ove

5 Stars is not enough

This is one of those rare books you wish would never come to an end. I loved it and will recommend it unhesitatingly. Joan Walker did a fabulous job. I look forward to more from Fredrik Backman.

Don L.

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Perfect book

Would you listen to A Man Called Ove again? Why?

Yes. It was one of those books that I never wanted to finish. And when finished, I missed Ove and knew it would be hard to find a book I enjoyed as much.

What did you like best about this story?

Ove is a composite of people we all have known. He is an ethical curmudgeon but we are ever hopeful for some sign of compassion from him.

Have you listened to any of Joan Walker’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, but I will now look for other books she narrates. She has become one of my favorite narrators.

If you could take any character from A Man Called Ove out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Pavana would be an interesting character to have dinner with.

Any additional comments?

I listened to this book as I walked in the morning. There were times I laughed aloud and a couple times when I was teary-eyed. When I got home, after my walks, my husband would ask, "So, what's new with Ove today?"

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Heartwarming

This book moves very slowly at first and makes you wonder where it is going. Right into the nooks and crannies of your heart, that’s where! Marvelously narrated and well worth your time!

just beautiful

That book was simply amazing. Just a great feel good story. I'd definitely recommend it

Thank you Ove and your creator.

I love this story. It is funny, moving and a sheer pleasure to listen too.
Be patient at the beginning. As with lots of books it takes a little while to get hooked but is worth the short wait.

Wonderful!

Beautifully written, beautifully read. An amazing experience overall. I highly recommend it like Ove would recommend a Saab.

Moving, real, and important.

Backman now new favorite author. Real characters. Story should be a stage production. Superbly read.

A light-hearted good read

I like how the narrator uses different tones to express the mood and perspective of the characters. Overall, a very enjoyable audiobook of a man whose life seems unfair but persist to fight on, until he thought he has nothing to fight for anymore. I did cry at the end of the book. An overall light-hearted book. For me, it tells that we all need to belong to something, a network of support that gives us some kind of purpose in life when all you thought you had are gone. It is true, we don't see man like Ove anymore. An honest man with strong principles, and loved his wife.

Such a moving book

I truly enjoyed this book. It’s funny and heart wrenching and yet utterly heart warming too. The performance of the characters is really good - Joan Walker narrates it beautifully. I’m so sad to come to the end of this book.

Yes, ireally is this good

If you could sum up A Man Called Ove in three words, what would they be?

Simply sublime

What did you like best about this story?

It has a gentleness and humour that was, makes you laugh and makes you cry. Quite special qualities.

What about Joan Walker’s performance did you like?

Very calm and measured and engaging. Will find other book she has performed

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Already a film out

Any additional comments?

Do yourself the favour. Must is said about a Man Called Ove, it really is that good.