Rating: 3.00 (1 ratings)
First published 2012
Ove, a rigid, isolated widower, has his orderly routines upended when a boisterous family moves in next door. Beneath Ove's gruff exterior lies a tragic past that has left him bitter and alone. As Ove reluctantly befriends the neighbors, his hardened heart slowly thaws through poignant, humorous encounters that reveal his profound loneliness. At its core, this is a story about the courage to open oneself to belonging and a brighter future.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Sweden, Suecia, Sverige
Period: Now, 2010s
368 pages · Paperback · Atria Books