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A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
5.0
emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is a story about a community that brings a detached man back to life. It’s a story about connection, about love and loss and grief, about justice, about stubbornness, about hope, about friendship, about passion, about a cat, and also (quite a bit) about cars. It’s a story that is deeply affecting and deeply human. It’s beautiful.