A Man Called Ove: A Novel

"Youll laugh, youll cry, youll feel new sympathy for the curmudgeons in your life." --People

Meet Ove. Hes a curmudgeon--the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People call him "the bitter neighbor from hell."

But must Ove be bitter just because he doesnt walk around with a smile plastered to his face all the time? Behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. So when one November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and accidentally flatten Oves mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. All of which will change one cranky old man and a local residents association to their very foundations.

Fredrik Backmans novel about the angry old man next door is a thoughtful exploration of the profound impact one life has on countless others. "If there was an award for Most Charming Book of the Year, this first novel by a Swedish blogger-turned-overnight-sensation would win hands down" (Booklist, starred review).

Author: Fredrik Backman

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 337

Publisher: Washington Square Press

Publication Date: 2015-05-05