Why do people think a book moving “slow” is a bad thing. I think we have been affected by fast moving plots on TV and the movies. What’s the rush? Relax and enjoy each page.
Sometimes I have learned you have to put books into perspective…this is about an old man…you just have to be able to relate to someone like him. It may just depend on your age and/or circumstances ….me being older I can relate pretty good to these old people stories. My Fave is The 100 Yr Old Man Who Crawled Out A Window And Disappeared..it was hilarious and it helps to know some history also to get it.
I struggled but not for the same reasons as you. I bawled. I wasn’t emotionally ready. My mom wasn’t all there when she died, so this just hit close to home for me.
well looks like a lot of mixed feelings here, so I think I will try to carry on, but might also try to read another book at the same time. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE old grumpy people, I am a RCA. but the book is just draggggggggging on.
I struggled at the beginning but once you get to know the character you just fall in love with him, stick with it. I bought the film the other day as well will watch it tonight
Just started, it’s a little slow, hoping it will pick up
It definitely didn’t meet the hype for me. It was just ok. Though I did love Ove.
The beginning is slow. The end is wonderful
I loved the slow build. Took a while to realize what was going on.
It’s definitely worth it. Stick with it. You won’t be sorry. I loved it.
His writing is unique. I agree that it’s slow. I loved it though.
oh ok, im about 1/2 way though and bored stiff
It gets better as it goes and by the end I loved it!
It starts slowly but it’s one of my favorites. Keep at it.
I gave up. Just couldn’t go on with it. ?♀️
It’s good, but very over rated in my opinion.
Couldnt do it. Returning it for the fifth and final time not even 3 chapters in.
That authors books are boring to me
I gave up, too slow for me.
Absolutely loved his character. I get him and how he mourned his wife. Lovely story.
Why do people think a book moving “slow” is a bad thing. I think we have been affected by fast moving plots on TV and the movies. What’s the rush? Relax and enjoy each page.
I started ove today too
I struggled ! Had to put it down in the end. Eleanor stole my heart first !
Boring……Eleanor stole my heart too…..❤️
Not crazy about it… but I don’t like grumpy people, and they don’t grow on me ??.
I loved Ove!! And I loved Beartown and Us Against You by this author even more!!
Hated it ?
I couldn’t get into it…
I did.
I struggled.
Keep going – movie is good too.
Sometimes I have learned you have to put books into perspective…this is about an old man…you just have to be able to relate to someone like him. It may just depend on your age and/or circumstances ….me being older I can relate pretty good to these old people stories. My Fave is The 100 Yr Old Man Who Crawled Out A Window And Disappeared..it was hilarious and it helps to know some history also to get it.
I didnt like it til the last 2 chapters. I was bored silly.
I couldn’t finish it.
I struggled but not for the same reasons as you. I bawled. I wasn’t emotionally ready. My mom wasn’t all there when she died, so this just hit close to home for me.
I struggled with the first half and then loved the second half. I’m so glad I read the whole book!
well looks like a lot of mixed feelings here, so I think I will try to carry on, but might also try to read another book at the same time. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE old grumpy people, I am a RCA. but the book is just draggggggggging on.
I did find it slow, but was so happy I finished it!!
So worth the read. One of my favorites!
I never finished it. I tried, but was bored for too long and finally
moved on. Not for me
Oh i absolutely loved it. Backman can do no wrong.
I struggled with it. It gets better but overall- not as good as I thought it was going to be.
This books comes together at the end. It is worth persevering
Not my favourite book at all did not enjoy it
I struggled at the beginning but once you get to know the character you just fall in love with him, stick with it. I bought the film the other day as well will watch it tonight
I found it a bit of a chore.
I really enjoyed it
I loved it x
A bit tedious but glad I stuck with it.
I loved it! Relationship with his neighbour in particular was written so well!
keep reading and get some tissues ready too!
I really loved it ?
Just imagine him older… I loved the book and that grumpy old man.
I found it slow and boring. Finished it but was a struggle.
I gave up.
It’s just you!
it wasn’t so much a struggle as it was a quiet read.
I wasn’t too impressed with it!
I loved it very different read
I found it a bit of a chore,but i finished it.
I loved it-I don’t always look for a fast paced book-this one is a study in character-loved the ending.
Hated it
Gave up
I struggled at first because I did not like the main character… I am so glad I stuck with it. It was one of my favorite books!!
First few chapters but it ended up being one of the best books
Just about to finish it and there were moments where I put the book down, but as the book progresses I loved it.
I didn’t love it.
Di
I gave up, which I hardly ever do.
I got it in the library & couldn’t get into it so gave up
Top 5 all time favorite!
In the beginning but as I kept reading it was great book
Loved that book!
Didn’t finish it
One that’s definitely worth continuing with