A Man Called Ove

Now a major film starring Tom Hanks

(Author) Fredrik Backman
Format: Paperback
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The million-copy bestselling phenomenon: a funny, moving, uplifting tale of love and community that will leave you with a spring in your step. 'Warm, funny, and almost unbearably moving' Daily Mail'Delightful . .

. the perfect holiday read' Evening StandardOve is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. He thinks himself surrounded by idiots - joggers, neighbours who can't reverse a trailer properly and shop assistants who talk in code.

But isn't it rare, these days, to find such old-fashioned clarity of belief and deed? Such unswerving conviction about what the world should be, and a lifelong dedication to making it just so?In the end, you will see, there is something about Ove that is quite irresistible . . .

'Hilarious and heart-breaking' Stylist'Rescued all those men who constantly mean to read novels but never get round to it' Spectator Books of the YearNOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING TOM HANKS

Information
Publisher:
Hodder & Stoughton
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
320
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781444775815
Publish year:
2015
Publish date:
May 7, 2015
Weight:
226 g
Dimensions:
194 x 145 x 20 mm

Fredrik Backman

Fredrik Backman is a Swedish author known for his heartwarming and insightful novels that explore themes of love, friendship, and the human experience. His most notable works include "A Man Called Ove," "My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry," and "Beartown." Backman's writing style is characterized by its humor, empathy, and ability to capture the complexities of human relationships. His works have had a significant impact on the literary genre of contemporary fiction, garnering widespread acclaim and international recognition. "A Man Called Ove" is perhaps his most famous work, telling the story of a grumpy yet endearing man who finds new purpose and connection in unexpected ways. Fredrik Backman continues to be a beloved and influential voice in literature, touching readers around the world with his poignant storytelling.

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