A deceptively simple and deeply complex novel. Meet Ove, a recent widower who wants nothing more than to die and join his wife. The first part of the book details the many ways in which Ove attempts and utterly fails in his efforts to commit suicide. Ove is a grouchy, rigid and completely unsocial man who wants nothing more than to be left alone to kill himself. His efforts at this are thwarted at every turn and his life turned completely upside down when a new family moves in next door. The complex interplay between Ove and his neighbors is in turns poignant and uproariously funny. This is so much more than just the story of Ove. It is a novel of love, loss, loyalty and friendship. A great read. 

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