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A Man Called Ove
- Narrated by: Joan Walker
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
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A Man Called Ove
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Publisher's Summary
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.
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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
- 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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- Juliana
- 04-11-2020
Beautiful and touching
What a lovely book.
Talks about very deep and sensitive things in life but in a light and loving way.
Talks about the purpose of ones life and how our past experiences moldes us.
I felt in love with Pavana e Ove. Made me feel hope in finding and connecting with nice people that really care.
Perhaps family is the people we chose and the ones that choose us.
Absolutely recommend this book :)
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- Amazon Customer
- 29-11-2020
absolutely loved this book
This book made me sad, made me happy, but most of all gives you a feeling of family being more than blood ties
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- IRB
- 26-10-2020
very, very special
a perfect story, perfectly narrated. I wept when I realised it was ending. I'd put off finishing
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- Kacie
- 05-05-2021
Absolutely brilliant story
Loved this book! Do yourself a favour and download it now. Heartwarming, funny and endearing!
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- Olia
- 17-02-2021
Lovely story
I Loved it! Some food for thought, a little sad, very touching and beautifully written !
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- Kaza
- 16-07-2017
Very sweet
Such a lovely story. Leaves you with all the warm & fuzzies. Narration was excellent. Brilliant.
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- Erin
- 24-08-2016
Overwhelmingly good
If you loved The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, then you will completely adore this book. You can't help but fall in love with every character. I simply don't have words to explain how good it is. I have that bereft feeling you get when you finish a truly amazing story and may have to just start it again from the beginning!
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- ann
- 11-05-2017
Memorable Book
Beautifully written book that stirs all emotions. I laughed, empathised and cried while reading this. We all know someone with a touch of Ove in them. Highly recommend.
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