A Man Called Ove, Frederik Backman

 

A Man Called Ove by Frederik Backman

Started: 5/28/2023
Completed: 5/31/2023
Recommendation: Recommended
Recommended By: My wife

Review:

This book is not about character development.  It isn't really about a particular plot or plot line.  I would think of it as more of a character study.  So, what happens when a man of characters faces X, Y, or Z issue/problem?  As one might expect, Backman shows that a man does his best to stay true to his principles.  That Ove is OCD, anti-social, and is clearly confused about the objective value of a Saab are truly incidentals.  I have a feeling that this book will stick with me and while I cannot imagine saying, "What would Ove do?"  I can imagine that I will spend time thinking about Ove when it is quiet, when I am considering one approach or another for carpentry, and when I think about my wife.  That isn't so bad.