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I absolutely loved this book
This was one of those accidental finds--meandering through book choices and came across it. I absolutely loved this book. It is funny, tender, thoughtful and thought-provoking. The character of Ove seemed a bit too curmudgeony at first, but as his story unfolded, it all fit. A touching perspective on loss and what it means to choose life and figure out one's new role as a loner. It also celebrates the importance of coincidence and embracing what life brings.
Laughed out loud and blubbered like a baby--what more can one ask of a book? Heartily recommend A Man Called Ove.
July 2014 · Books