Goodreads Synopsis: A grumpy yet loveable man finds his solitary world turned on its head when a boisterous young family moves in next door.Meet Ove. He's 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 doesn't 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 Ove's 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.
My Thoughts:
- This book surprised me in the best way. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did.
- Ove is the most endearing grumpy old man I've ever seen. I couldn't help loving him. I love how fiercely loyal Ove is and how adamantly he will defend what he is loyal to.
- I laughed out loud so many times throughout the book. There are hilarious moments, situations, and lines.
- There is a lot of language throughout the story, just FYI.
- I feel like Ove was a lot older than 59. He should at least be in his 70s.
- This was a fun and heart warming story. I highly recommend it.
Glad you finished and liked it.
ReplyDeleteIt was such a surprising book wasn't it. I loved Ove but I do agree he seems much older. I feel like I need to re-read this one again soon, it was such a fun read.
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