Man Called Ove

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

#1 New York Times Bestseller • Over 3 Million Copies Sold Worldwide
A charming, laugh-out-loud, and deeply moving story about a grumpy yet lovable man whose life is turned upside down by unexpected friendship.

Meet Ove: a curmudgeon with a strict routine, firm opinions, and a short temper. He’s the kind of man who judges people on how they parallel park and grumbles at the world from behind his curt exterior. Labeled by neighbors as “the bitter old man next door,” Ove appears to be the last person you'd want to talk to.

But beneath his crusty facade lies a story of loss, love, and quiet sorrow. And everything begins to change when a lively young couple and their two equally spirited daughters move in next door—accidentally flattening Ove’s mailbox in the process. What follows is a hilarious and heartwarming tale of unexpected friendships, misunderstood cats, and second chances that prove it's never too late to start living again.

🏡 Perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
🏡 A bestselling debut that inspired the hit film A Man Called Otto starring Tom Hanks
🏡 A modern classic about kindness, grief, and the transformative power of community

Format: Paperback 
Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Feel-Good Fiction
Themes: Grief, Aging, Redemption, Found Family, Connection
Audience: Book club readers, fans of quirky characters, lovers of heartwarming fiction

✨ A Man Called Ove is a timeless novel about the quiet struggles people carry, and how even the most unlikely connections can breathe new life into the world.