A Man Called Ove
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A Man Called Ove
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Narrated by:
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Joan Walker
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By:
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Fredrik Backman
About this listen
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 & StoughtonWhat listeners say about A Man Called Ove
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- Anonymous User
- 15-01-2018
Very Good read.
loved this book. best I have read in a while. characters is very relatable. brilliant!
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- Anonymous User
- 27-10-2019
A man called Ove
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.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-06-2022
Really enjoyed this book
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.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-07-2022
So well written and easy to follow.
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
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- Anonymous User
- 19-08-2022
Liked it
I loved this story, was very funny in parts and sad in others. Very clever.
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- DebsPaton
- 17-09-2022
Oh Ove ♥️
A truly beautiful story with perfect narration.
Page by page my frustration with Ove turned into love.
What an incredible man ♥️
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- Suzy Russell
- 31-10-2022
Beautiful story
This was a funny, sweet beautiful story.? I recommend it to everyone
Suzy, mental health nurse
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-11-2022
Beautiful
Such a beautiful story. I loved it from start to finish.
An excellent listen.
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- Michelle Gaynor
- 12-11-2022
Gorgeous
I absolutely loved this story. I would really recommend it. Funny and heartwarming, characters you'll love.
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- Isobel Johnson
- 27-11-2022
Beautiful story
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!
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