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Fredrik Backman is a Swedish blogger, columnist and author. His debut novel A Man Called Ove has been a number 1 bestseller across Scandinavia where it has sold over half-a-million copies. Fredrik’s second novel, My Grandmother Sends Her Regards And Apologises, also went straight to number 1 in Sweden on publication in 2014.
‘Delightful… there’s a bit of Ove in all of us – which makes it the perfect holiday read.’ Evening Standard
‘A MAN CALLED OVE finally rescued all those men who constantly mean to read novels but never get round to it. Crotchety old git Ove argues with neighbours, reluctantly inherits a cat, punches a clown and, by the end of the book, has you wanting to hug him.’ Spectator BOOKS OF THE YEAR
‘It’s warm, funny, with the laughs based on a solid grasp of character; and ultimately almost unbearably moving.’ Daily Mail
‘A MAN CALLED OVE is a wonderful novel that will stay with you . . . Ove’s story has an underlying sadness which the author tackles with great warmth and humour . . . It’s a bittersweet, heartwarming tale which will leave listeners with a restored faith in the power of friendship and perhaps even a love for cats.’ Psychologies Magazine
‘The most charming book you’ll read this year.’ Kirkus
‘A warm and tender story about love, loss and second chances, peppered with memorable characters, wonderful set pieces and some beautifully black humour. Ove is a joy from start to finish.’ Gavin Extence, author of The Universe versus Alex Woods
‘Ove will upset us, cause us to be upset on his behalf and make us laugh till we daren’t drink fluids and read simultaneously but by the end we’re uplifted and don’t want to go.’ – Bookbag
‘An uplifting, life-affirming and often comic tale of how kindness, love and happiness can be found in the most unlikely places.’ Sunday Express
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