Wednesday, July 31, 2019

A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman

A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman

We all know an Ove. Whether we call them set in their ways, socially awkward, unsocial, or just the older generation. Some people want everyone to respect how things are supposed to be. People today have a tendency to spend a tremendous amount of time judging others with little tolerance of differences. 

Ove, the main character in this book, is a grumpy old sod. As the story unfolds we learn that he has a lot of reasons to be. Regardless, it soon becomes clear he has always been that way. There is more to this man than meets the eye. Fortunately, there is someone for everyone and Ove found his someone who recognizes him for what he truly is.

As the book moves forward, we see an old man that has lost his will to live. But life is full of twists and Ove has a new cast of characters thrust into his world. Despite his best efforts to keep his walls up, they give their best efforts to break them down.

The end result is a heartwarming story of the good and bad in human nature. A story that can teach us a little bit about ourselves and hopefully get us to reflect on who we are and possibly who we want to be in the precious time we are each allotted here on earth. A thought provoking story with a ton of heart. This is a must read for ages mid-20's and above. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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