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A Man Called Ove
- Narrated by: Joan Walker
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
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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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Editorial Review
A bittersweet and heartwarming listen, A Man Called Ove, written by Fredrik Backman, delivers everything you could want in a modern fable. From Ove’s days as a ‘bitter neighbour from hell’ pushed out of his role as Chairman of the Residents’ Association to the life-changing turns his life takes when an Iranian immigrant family moves in next door, this is a hilarious and emotional life-affirming tale. What unfolds is a story about compassion, grief, life, love, and the importance of community.
The tale written by the Swedish author of other beautiful novels such as Anxious People and Britt-Marie Was Here, A Man Called Ove became a New York Times bestselling novel. Now available as an audiobook on Audible, listeners will quickly be inspired to look at those around them with more compassion and understand why countless others worldwide have been transformed by Ove’s moving story. This bestseller has also inspired a new Hollywood film called A Man Called Otto. The film stars Tom Hanks and is set to be released in early 2023.
The A Man Called Ove audiobook is a surprisingly funny and emotional tale of redemption and life’s ever-changing journey that will leave a mark on all who listen. The multiple five-star reviews further cement the beauty and impact of this audiobook. Perfect for a book club selection, once listeners meet Ove, they will never again be the same.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-02-17
Such a beautiful story
I don’t know why people are hating on the narrators voice, I thought she did great. I was engaged the whole time and didn’t want the story to end. This was such a good story that had me laughing and crying and I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone.
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- zulxeav
- 2020-11-13
Good
My favorite moment personally was a segment that explains how you can judge a man by the car he drives.
It gets pretty "progressive" at times and the protagonist was a bit too likeable for my taste but the flash backs of their marriage were truely heartwarming.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- GrannieSheels
- 2022-02-22
Wonderful Story!!!
Rarely have i found a book that resonates so deeply in my soul. I wish I had an Ove in my life. This book is very well written and excellently read. i put this in my top 5 books list. Highly recommended but have kleenex handy throughout!! ❤️
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Kathie Miller
- 2022-11-18
Otto
I read the reviews before reading, it was hard with the accent at first. But the story was just wonderful, can't wait for the movie to come out!
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Mariyna
- 2023-01-05
amazing book
read between the lines. I love it. definitely 5 out of 5 starts. there a lots of metaphors. grumpy old man who help everyone around him. I enjoyed it
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-01-25
loved it
heartfelt book, teaches you how to live. beautiful story and very well written never knowing how will the story unfold
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Laura Corcoran
- 2023-03-14
Strongly recommend this novel
Loved all the characters & the way the narrator gave each a perfect voice. A beautiful, at times bittersweet story about life and love and friendships and the layers of history that lay under the exterior of cranky old men.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Sienna
- 2023-05-25
So cozy
This is one of my favourites. I watched both versions of the movie and plan to own the audiobook and physical copy so I can revisit. So heartwarming, so much love wrapped up in a mean old grump.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Sandra
- 2020-10-10
loved it
Loved this story. I feel like we have all had a grumpy old man in our lives that has both frustrated us and made us smile.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-04-03
A little slow moving but worth the journey
The story starts out a little slow but by the end I was laughing and felt like I really knew Ove!
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