Book · 2022 · Fiction
A Man Called Ove
A Novel
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- 3
- podcasts
- 2
- people
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- episodes recommend it
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Dave Brown said that it will be hard to beat as my favorite book of the year.
Questions about A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
Who recommends A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman on podcasts?
John Williams (1 episode) has recommended A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman on podcasts. In all, 4 people brought it up across 2 podcasts (1 person recommended it).
Which podcasts mention A Man Called Ove the most?
The Book Review (2 episodes) and No Stupid Questions (1 episode).
Is A Man Called Ove recommended, or only discussed?
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman was recommended in 2 episodes and discussed without a recommendation in 1 episode, as of 2024-06-12.
What do people say about A Man Called Ove?
John Williams on The Book Review (2015-08-14): "Dave Brown said that it will be hard to beat as my favorite book of the year."
When was A Man Called Ove last mentioned on a podcast?
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman was last discussed on No Stupid Questions on 2024-06-12.
What they say about it
- Discusses author and title“he wrote a man called”3
The best things said about it
If I were going to start a book club, I think the first book we would read is A Man Called Ove.
I've read A Man Called Ove.
Yes another sort of surprise hit that I didn't coming I'll admit was a little novel called a man called UA that came out of Sweden and it was actually first published here in 2014.
4 people who brought it up
Why people recommend it
A Man Called Ove is a bestselling novel by Swedish author Fredrik Backman that tells the story of a grumpy, isolated widower whose routine-bound life is disrupted by new neighbors. Angela Duckworth discussed the novel on No Stupid Questions, expressing so much enthusiasm that she suggested it should be the very first book read if she ever started a book club, and correctly noting the Swedish pronunciation of the title. Mike Maughan joined in the discussion, highlighting Backman's authorship and the book's widespread resonance. Alexandra Alter appeared on The Book Review to discuss the unexpected, breakout success of the novel following its American publication in 2014, while John Williams noted that readers on social media praised it as a favorite book of the year. The novel's exploration of community, grief, and hidden warmth has clearly captured the imagination of both critics and casual readers alike. Through its memorable protagonist and blend of humor and heartbreak, the book has cemented its status as a contemporary classic that continues to inspire passionate conversations in reading groups and literary circles around the world.
Every mention
John Williams two people on Twitter mentioned a book called a man called ove by Frederick bman which I hadn't heard of Da… 1
“two people on Twitter mentioned a book called a man called ove by Frederick bman which I hadn't heard of Dave Brown said that it will be hard to beat as my favorite book of the year”
Alexandra Alter yes another sort of surprise hit that I didn't coming I'll admit was a little novel called a man called UA… 1
“yes another sort of surprise hit that I didn't coming I'll admit was a little novel called a man called UA that came out of Sweden and it was actually first published here in 2014”
Angela Duckworth he wrote a man called UA oh God yes 1
“he wrote a man called UA oh God yes”
Mike Maughan what has friederick Bachmann written He wrote a man called UA oh God yes 1
“what has friederick Bachmann written He wrote a man called UA oh God yes”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker3
“He wrote A Man Called Ove.”
“I don't even care about finishing the rest of the principles for Priya Parker; now all I want to talk about is— like, I kind of feel like if I were going to start a book club, I think the first book we would read is A Man Called Ove!”
“I've read A Man Called Ove—I always say A Man Called Ove because that is the Swedish pronunciation.”
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and a final movie that's out now based on another bestseller that is on our list and has been for a long long time is a Swedish film called a man called AA”