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A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
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it was amazing
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OMG! I love this book! I have laughed until I thought I was going to stroke out! Ove is a character everyone should read about. I would love to meet someone like Ove! He just tells it like it is and doesn't give a crap what anyone thinks!

I loved every little thing about this book! I only wish I would have started it sooner. It sat in my stacks for a few weeks.

There are some really sad things in the book and I was crying at the end but there are mostly funny and touching things in the book. You can't "NOT" laugh at Ove when he gets going.

I'm not going to give any spoilers out about this book. I just want to say it's in the list of one of my favorites because there is just something about Ove that makes me have a better day. :)

The characters in the book are wonderful too. I fell in love with many of them. There are only a couple that are no good but they don't really matter.



If you want to read a book about a grumpy older man that is hilarious as the day is long, then this is one you won't want to miss!

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Reading Progress

June 22, 2014 – Shelved
June 22, 2014 – Shelved as: to-read
April 17, 2015 – Started Reading
April 17, 2015 –
page 14
4.15%
April 20, 2015 –
page 100
29.67% "OMG! OVE is freakin hilarious! I have been crying I'm laughing so hard! There are sad bits but this book is great!"
April 20, 2015 –
page 128
37.98%
April 21, 2015 –
page 167
49.55%
April 21, 2015 –
page 194
57.57%
April 21, 2015 –
page 261
77.45%
April 21, 2015 –
page 298
88.43%
April 21, 2015 – Shelved as: own
April 21, 2015 – Shelved as: favorites
April 21, 2015 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Aileene (new) - added it

Aileene Great review. I adore Ove :)


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Thank you. I love him so much. I never laughed or cried so much. :-)


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Aileene Melissa wrote: "Thank you. I love him so much. I never laughed or cried so much. :-)"

Same here. I'm now a big fan of this author


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin I'm going to have to read more of his stuff! I'm not sure any can beat OVE though :-)


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Aileene No, no one measures up to Ove. But let's hope others are still a good read.


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin We can always hope! :) ♥Ove♥


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Aileene If Ove was reading this thread, he would snort at us and say, Pah! then would kick the ground and leaves :))
As he would never understood people natter on about something less important
Gosh, I can't get over him and his crankiness!


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin LoL! He would too :D Yes, his crankiness was so classic. I laughed so hard at one of his episodes, I peed.. yep I admit it :)


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Aileene Ahahaha! Love the honesty!
And you love Walking Dead? * stalked your profile* Is it the tv series or the comics you're into? Tell me! TELL ME!


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin I am in love with the show.. OMG! I have the magazine. I have the first two comic omnibuses and I have the third one on my wish list. I have figurines, funko pop toys, shirts, and poster, oh and a keychain of my man Daryl :) Um... yeah.. I'm a little crazy about the show. LoL


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Aileene I can't decide between Daryl and Rick - they're both *reaches cold glass of water and runs along neck* *hormones are too happy*
I love LOVE the show. Lotsa goodreads peeps are into the comics version---I will brave them one day!


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Okay you take Rick and I will take Daryl and that will call it even :) ♥


message 13: by Aileene (new) - added it

Aileene One thing you have to know about me, I'm greedy!!! And don't share! :D


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin LOL! I don't share Daryl, but I'm not into Rick sooooo.. :D


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Aileene Lol!
Thems fighting words, woman!


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin I love Ove! If you don't fall in love with him there is something wrong with you.

The Walking Dead freaking rocks! Period!

Zombie Fallout would be nice too! :-)


Lorie I just finished this book last night and I loved it. It was on hold at the library and it took me forever to get it but was worth the wait.


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin I'm sooo glad you loved it! Yes, the library takes forever at times!!

I love Ove 💕😊


Nazanin Wonderful review, babe! Glad it was a good read! 💟


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Thank you darling!! 😊💕❌⭕️


message 22: by TL (new) - rated it 5 stars

TL Great review hun


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin TL wrote: "Great review hun"

Thank you love 😊💕🌸😘


message 24: by TL (new) - rated it 5 stars

TL You're welcome:)


Meredith (Trying to catch up!) Fabulous review! I can’t wait to read this!


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Meredith wrote: "Fabulous review! I can’t wait to read this!"

Omg!! I hope you love it soooo much!!! 😃


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin TL wrote: "You're welcome:)"

😊💕


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Zoe wrote: "Great review Melissa. I definitely need to read this one x"

Yes! You must! And thank you 😊💕❌⭕️🌸😘


Kat valentine ( Katsbookcornerreads) Awesome review Melissa!😉💖


message 30: by Maureen (new)

Maureen Lovely review Melissa 💕😘


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Kat wrote: "Awesome review Melissa!😉💖"

Thank you dear, Kat! 😊🌸


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Maureen wrote: "Lovely review Melissa 💕😘"

Thank you sweet, Maureen 😊💕🌸😘❌⭕️


Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader Fab review, Mel! This is such a special book! ♥️ 😘


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Fab review, Mel! This is such a special book! ♥️ 😘"

I know right!! Omg!! 😊❌⭕️😘🌸


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Thank you sweetheart 😊💕


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This sounds so good!


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin It sure is 😊💕🌸


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Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ wrote: "It sure is 😊💕🌸"

I added it based on your review!


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Thank you so much love 😊💕❌⭕️


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Cheri Ove is such a memorable character, and I loved this one, too. I've enjoyed all of his, but most of them I loved! Lovely review, Melissa! xo


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Cheri wrote: "Ove is such a memorable character, and I loved this one, too. I've enjoyed all of his, but most of them I loved! Lovely review, Melissa! xo"

I love so many of his too 😊. Thank you dear, Cheri 😊💕😘❌⭕️🌸


Cheri You're so welcome, my friend! xo


message 45: by Jules (new) - added it

Jules I've still not read this. I've had it on my Kindle for ages! xxx


message 46: by Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ (last edited Feb 25, 2019 01:33PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Girlllll, you better read this book! 😃🌸❌⭕️


MarilynW Great review 💟 Loved the book, then watched the movie and enjoyed that too. 😊


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin marilyn wrote: "Great review 💟 Loved the book, then watched the movie and enjoyed that too. 😊"

Yay! 😃💕🌸


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