Friday, March 27, 2015

A MAN CALLED OVE, by author, FREDRIK BACKMAN, recommended by author, Lesley Kagen

Author / Writer / Book Lover - which are you?
LK ~ Author.
  
Title of Fiction book and year published
A Man Called Ove, published July 15, 2014

Author name
Fredrik Backman.

Type of book
LK ~ A contemporary novel that’s both funny and poignant.

What is it about this book that pulled you in?
LK ~ I loved the style. The voice. His way of approaching the characters and plot. The pace was wonderful as well.

Is there a relationship in the story that resonated with you?
LK ~ Every single relationship in the book worked for me, but the one that Ove continued to have with his departed wife and an old friend that he'd had a falling out with especially moved me.

Do you think that relationship was portrayed realistically?
LK ~ I do.

Anything else you want to tell us about the book?
LK ~ It’ so fresh and original. A great setting, funny, touching, and wonderfully authentic dialogue. The book has everything I look for in a great story. Couldn’t wait to hop into bed each night to read it.

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Attention readers Have YOU read this book?  If so, tell us what YOU thought of it!

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JHA ~ Thanks so much, Lesley, for taking the time to recommend one of your favorite reads! This book has great reviews and is going on my TBR list!

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4 comments:

  1. Hi Lesley, This book sounds wonderful! Is this a novel guys would like too? I told my husband it sounds like a book we would both enjoy.

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  2. This blog is giving me so many ideas for. Books to read. Even being retired, I don't have the time to read them all. Thanks for t he suggestion.

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    1. Thanks, Susan. I've got such a long list of TBR books too, I think I need to retire! :)

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  3. Hi Jill,

    First off, thank you for having me! Yeah...this novel would work for guys too! Lots for both you and the hubby to enjoy in the story.

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