--- product_id: 253389561 title: "Washington Square Press A Man Called Ove" price: "£21.09" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/253389561-washington-square-press-a-man-called-ove store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 4.6/5 star rating Top 30 bestseller ranks 2M+ copies sold Washington Square Press A Man Called Ove **Price:** £21.09 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Discover the curmudgeon next door who’ll steal your heart and spark your soul! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Washington Square Press A Man Called Ove - **How much does it cost?** £21.09 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/253389561-washington-square-press-a-man-called-ove) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Award-Winning Charm:** Celebrated as one of the most charming debut novels, perfect for thoughtful readers. - • **Critically Acclaimed:** Starred reviews and a 4.6/5 rating prove this novel’s emotional and literary impact. - • **Relatable Characters:** Authentic, neighborhood-inspired characters that feel like your own neighbors. - • **A Heartfelt Bestseller:** Join over two million readers who’ve embraced Ove’s unforgettable story. - • **Emotional Rollercoaster:** Laugh, cry, and rediscover empathy for the curmudgeons in your life. ## Overview A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman is a bestselling, critically acclaimed novel with over two million copies sold and a 4.6-star average from 20,000+ reviews. This heartwarming story blends humor and empathy through authentic characters, exploring the profound impact one life can have on a community. ## Description More Than Two Million Copies Sold"You'Ll Laugh, You'Ll Cry, You'Ll Feel New Sympathy For The Curmudgeons In Your Life." --People 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. 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. Review: Best novel I’ve read lately. - I read this book in a very short time and went through a whirlpool of emotions while reading it. Definitely opened my eyes on the the curmudgeons in my life. Review: Must buy - This books is awesome must buy ## Features - "A Man Called Ove is exquisite. The lyrical language is the confetti thrown liberally throughout this celebration-of-life story, adding sparkle and color to an already spectacular party. Backman's characters feel so authentic that readers will likely find analogues living in their own neighborhoods."-- "Shelf Awareness (starred review)" ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,863 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in TV, Movie & Game Tie-In Fiction #10 in Teaching Materials #26 in Humorous Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 20,138 Reviews | ## Images ![Washington Square Press A Man Called Ove - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JDmCKnv0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best novel I’ve read lately. *by M***N on 23 April 2021* I read this book in a very short time and went through a whirlpool of emotions while reading it. 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