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A Man Called Ove
- Narrated by: Joan Walker
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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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'.
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- Kaggy
- 22-09-14
All you need is Ove
Ove is one of those characters you wish existed in real life. This is one of those books that you want to never end. Highly recommended if you want to read something funny, sad but most of all uplifting.
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- Kari
- 11-11-14
Ove's grumpiness becomes loveable
Ove ( aka señor Saab) makes me laugh from the start. At first he's just funny. I know grumpy old men like him - mentioning no names.
But then gradually I become privy to Ove's personal history and his character and his values. And so I start to understand him, and even agree with and - dare I say - respect his crankiness!
And even as someone who is not remotely interested in cars, I was fascinated to learn that there are differences (but acceptable differences) between a man who drives a Saab and a man who drives a Volvo. But BMW? How very dare you? And let's not even mention Renault.
I laughed out loud. I felt for him. I cried.
Ove doesn't compromise his principles - no matter what happens, he follows the rules. On Ove's watch, no car is allowed to enter the residential area - even if it is an ambulance. And even if it is coming for him.
The story of Ove has been compared to Allan's in The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared. But Ove and Allan are completely different. The characters are both Swedish. Yes. And the structures of their stories rely heavily on flashbacks to help us understand them - because they are both older main characters, I suppose. But Allan is the opposite of Ove. He seems to saunter through life without a care in the world. Ove is annoyed about everything! His story remains down to earth and tugs at the heartstrings.
15 people found this helpful
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- Lynn T.
- 19-09-14
BEST BOOK EVER!!!!
Fantastic characters, well written, heartwarming story. Stick with the first few chapters as I wasn't sure if it was "my thing" but I loved it!!
23 people found this helpful
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- Suzanne
- 04-12-14
A wonderful. heartwarming, funny book
I heard about this on the radio, and when I started listening, I thought I'd made a mistake. Ove is cranky. He is difficult. But listen a little longer, and you can't help but get engrossed in his life, the people he "adopts" (whether they want to be adopted or not), his relationship with his wife (so sad) and so much more.
This is a story about a man living to die, to join his wife, but he just can't seem to get around to dying, thanks to all the weird and wonderful people who come into his life, usually unexpectedly.
I loved this so much that I bought 7 copies for friends and family.
From a narration point of view, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the book (important for me as I know only too well how an unappealing narrator can ruin an otherwise good book).
14 people found this helpful
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- john morton
- 14-07-14
Want to recommend to everyone!
What made the experience of listening to A Man Called Ove the most enjoyable?
Joan Walker's performance compliments the style of the book perfectly.
What did you like best about this story?
Loved the way the author slowly builds the character of Ove up. Opening up his story gradually so he becomes less of the "grumpy old man" and into the neighbor you'd love to have
Have you listened to any of Joan Walker’s other performances? How does this one compare?
This is first of Joan Walker's performances I've heard but think she done an amazing job narrating this book and her style reminds me very much of Victoria Wood.
Any additional comments?
This book will delight and surprise you. Guaranteed.
8 people found this helpful
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- helen
- 02-10-14
Brilliant, funny, sad
Where does A Man Called Ove rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
at the top.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Ove.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
All the characters are well drawn but with such a lightness of touch. This book can wring so many emotions out of you without ever being cloying..
6 people found this helpful
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- glenda
- 29-09-14
Brilliant
What other book might you compare A Man Called Ove to, and why?
Haven't read anything to compare. All of human life is here, brilliantly described and read.
Have you listened to any of Joan Walker’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No but I will be looking for more now.
Any additional comments?
I have enjoyed this book as much as any other I have read. I know these people in fact I'm married to one. Human nature is so well portraid and the amusing side of life brought out to keep us smiling.
9 people found this helpful
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- S. W. Holdings
- 21-09-14
I am married to Ove
I feel like I am married to a man like Ove. Angry choleric on the outside, soft and terribly romantic on the inside.
Lovely and heart warming story about a man who after his wife's death, struggles to find a reason to live other than keeping the order in his housing community and having to help his useless new neighbours.
The character of Ove is being uncovered in small steps, while the story of his past and presence unfolds.
Nice Sunday listen
11 people found this helpful
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- Martin
- 27-07-14
For fans of the 100-Year-Old-Man and Harold Fry
Any additional comments?
'A Man Called Ove' is another one of those The-Unlikely-Pilgrimage-of-Harold-Fry, The-Hundred-Year-Old-Man-Who-Climbed-Out-of-the-Window-and-Disappeared and The-Universe-Versus-Alex-Woods-books which are really easy to listen to, humorous, sometimes uplifting and make you think about life a little more. The lesson to learn from Ove's life is that humans are not always as they seem to be on the outside. Ove might give the impression to be a grumpy old man, but you can't dislike him. Behind his moody facade there's a man whom it might take a little while to let people into his heart, but who's also going to be a friend for life once he did.
9 people found this helpful
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- whodathunkit?
- 20-11-19
A Friend Called Ove
This book was recommended to me and I can only say thank you. I've had a roller coaster ride of emotions while listening to this. I have laughed out loud at Ove and myself, for those parts of Ove that I recognise in me and probably in all of us. I have also felt Ove's sadness. It shows us that we can never know what a person is struggling with. Loss leaves an empty space; you can fill it with bitterness or maybe, if you let them or if that friend is persistent enough, you can fill it with joy and contentment. With the end of this story I am saying goodbye to characters I'd love to have as friends. Listen to the book. How can you reason with a person who won't listen to this book? You'll get it.
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- Judith R King
- 14-08-14
Perfect book
Would you listen to A Man Called Ove again? Why?
Yes. It was one of those books that I never wanted to finish. And when finished, I missed Ove and knew it would be hard to find a book I enjoyed as much.
What did you like best about this story?
Ove is a composite of people we all have known. He is an ethical curmudgeon but we are ever hopeful for some sign of compassion from him.
Have you listened to any of Joan Walker’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No, but I will now look for other books she narrates. She has become one of my favorite narrators.
If you could take any character from A Man Called Ove out to dinner, who would it be and why?
Pavana would be an interesting character to have dinner with.
Any additional comments?
I listened to this book as I walked in the morning. There were times I laughed aloud and a couple times when I was teary-eyed. When I got home, after my walks, my husband would ask, "So, what's new with Ove today?"
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- Don L.
- 19-09-14
5 Stars is not enough
This is one of those rare books you wish would never come to an end. I loved it and will recommend it unhesitatingly. Joan Walker did a fabulous job. I look forward to more from Fredrik Backman.
Don L.
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- Cezara
- 14-11-20
Excellent
Loved every moment of it, and I will definitely be recommending it to all of my friends.
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- Alpna Sood
- 06-04-21
Wow!
Loved the book and the wonderful reading. Made me smile, laugh and cry many many times. Loved it. Thank you.
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- Ryan Fernandez
- 15-03-21
loved this book, perfect when you're disillusioned
such a beautiful, heartfelt book. loved it, simple but profound. if you need a pick me up, this is the book.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-02-21
I love Ove!
I got lost in the middle for a while! But Ove is a great character!
Funny, hate able, love able!
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- Kel
- 11-01-21
This book is one in a million.
Be prepared. You will snort-laugh, you will cry but most of all you will fall in love with these characters. Brilliant book and brilliant narration.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-01-21
Would re-read a million times over
Funny, human and filled with invaluable life lessons. Grumpy as he may be, we could all take a page out of Ove's book.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-10-20
loved it!
so emotional and lovely and grumpy in the best way, Backman is the master of normal life expressed in the most beautiful way
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- Anonymous User
- 28-07-20
A nice story (but nothing you've not read before)
A nice story, with loveable characters.
Although The events and story tropes are nothing new, it still tugs at your emotional strings at times.
I would've personally preferred if it had been shorter and focused more on the drama than anything else.
But all-in-all, a harmless, (sometimes emotional) story, worth picking up if there's no other books on your to-read list.