A Man Called Ove Book Review New York Times
In both instances the narration can veer toward the preachy or overly pat but wry descriptions excellent pacing and the juxtaposition of ove s attitude with his deeds add plenty of punch to balance out any pathos.
A man called ove book review new york times. As popular swedish exports go backman is up there with abba and stieg larsson. In the contest of most winning combination it would be hard to beat grumpy ove and his hidden generous heart. His debut a man called ove has sold millions of copies and most of his subsequent books have also been best. A cold judgmental man who left his family when karl ove was in his teens.
Casper hedberg for the new york times. Knausgaard s estranged alcoholic father.
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