--- product_id: 62868467 title: "A Man Called Ove: A Novel" brand: "fredrik backman" price: "152 Lei" currency: RON in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/62868467-a-man-called-ove-a-novel store_origin: RO region: Romania --- # A Man Called Ove: A Novel **Brand:** fredrik backman **Price:** 152 Lei **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Man Called Ove: A Novel by fredrik backman - **How much does it cost?** 152 Lei with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/62868467-a-man-called-ove-a-novel) ## Best For - fredrik backman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted fredrik backman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In this New York Times bestselling “charming debut” ( People )—soon to be a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks—from one of Sweden’s most successful authors, 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. A feel-good story in the spirit of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand , Fredrik Backman’s novel about the angry old man next door is a thoughtful exploration of the profound impact one life has on countless others. “If there was an award for ‘Most Charming Book of the Year,’ this first novel by a Swedish blogger-turned-overnight-sensation would win hands down” ( Booklist , starred review). ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | 1476738025 | | Dimensions | 13.49 x 2.54 x 20.96 cm | | Edition | Reprint | | Isbn 10 | 9781476738024 | | Isbn 13 | 978-1476738024 | | Item Weight | 1.05 kg | | Language | English | | Print Length | 368 pages | | Publication Date | 5 May 2015 | | Publisher | Atria | ## Images ![A Man Called Ove: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817yTqJAlrL.jpg) ![A Man Called Ove: A Novel - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+Ulf+xsDL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A perfectly rounded tale about the value of family *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 26 January 2023* I picked this up to read after my husband saw A Man Called Otto at the cinema and said he cried multiple times. I can’t get to the cinema myself owing to a little 8 month old, and I always prefer to read the book before seeing the film anyway, so here we are - and wow.This book is funny, moving, life-affirming, charming, delightful and all associated synonyms. It tells the story of Ove, who on the surface is just a grumpy old man who’s had enough of life. As the book progresses, we find out more and more about why Ove is the way he is, all while a wonderful cast of characters make their impact on him, forcing him to reassess the life he thought he was done with.Ove is a character who will go down in literary history. I fell in love with him. I also particularly enjoyed his new neighbour Parvaneh and her kids. There isn’t a single wasted or badly drawn character - everyone teaches Ove something, and vice versa. The way all of their story arcs were concluded at the end brought a tear to my eye; the denouement was my favourite part of the book.I can see why so many people have fallen in love with Fredrik Backman’s writing style after reading this. He manages to make you laugh out loud in the same breath as teaching you something profound about life. There are a few paragraphs near the end about ageing and grief which everyone needs to read.It did take a little while for me to get into this simply because it’s such a different sort of book to my normal reads (psychological thrillers), but that’s just me - once I got going I couldn’t put it down. It’s so well rounded as a story that I couldn’t stop smiling at it once I’d closed the back cover. I can’t wait to see what Hollywood and Tom Hanks have done with it.Do not hesitate to read this. Thank you Fredrik Backman, and thank you Ove. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Funny and poignant *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 12 July 2026* Really enjoyed this book. Sad, funny, poignant and uplifting. Life really !As a person of a more mature age I laughed at Ove’s frustrations with modern life. A great read and I will now try more of Fredrick Backman’s books. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ You won't regret this! *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 16 December 2024* I really enjoyed this book, it made me laugh and cry and the protagonist, Ove, was believable and lovable (but don't tell him I said that). Some reviews below do give away spoilers, so I won't say too much but Ove is 59 years old and has been widowed for 6 months. He likes things just so and comes across as a grumpy old man, though he's been through a lot so it's no wonder. A cat decides to adopt Ove, who grudgingly tolerates it but he comes to mean the world not just to the cat, but to his neighbours too, who see he really does have a heart. Ove is a little Grinch like, with less green but this book is so well written and I found I really came to care for Ove and engage in his story. This is a slow burner, not a pacy read, but it is truely remarkable ## Frequently Bought Together - A Man Called Ove: A Novel - Anxious People: A Novel - The Midnight Library: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ro/products/62868467-a-man-called-ove-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/62868467-a-man-called-ove-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Romania* *Store origin: RO* *Last updated: 2026-10-28*