![]() This is a slowly developing novel that perfectly develops the character of Ove at just the right pace. Each chapter begins with either “the man called Ove” or “the man who was Ove.” I found this to be a brilliant device that easily allowed me to transition between the present narrative and the flashbacks. But give him a hammer and a 2×4 and he can build you a house, by God, and every man who’s worth a damn should be able to accomplish the same! As the novel progresses, we see alternating sections that delve into Ove’s present and Ove’s past. He’s a hard worker who doesn’t much care for art or books or technology. ![]() The man called Ove is a grumpy curmudgeon who detests the changes that come with so-called modernization and progress. It’s at once hilarious, wise, and heartbreaking. ![]() It comes from a Swedish author named Fredrik Backman. ![]()
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