To say Ove was set in his ways would be a gross
understatement. But Ove’s wife loved him and he loved her. Life was good until
tragedy struck – twice. Now Ove is alone and wishes to kill himself, but life
intervenes in the guise of neighbors, friends, enemies and Ove himself.
Strong characters, a sure sense of time and place and a plot
that meanders to a well thought out conclusion combine to make a tale well
worth reading. Book groups will find
plenty to talk about – lonely people, compromise of principle, suicide, anger,
family, friendship, neighborliness, and Ove’s signature statement – “What is
right is right” always – maybe.
5 of 5 stars
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