A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

A Man Called Ove: A Novel by Fredrik Backman

Now a Major Motion Picture: A Man Called Otto starring Tom Hanks • #1 New York Times Bestseller

Meet Ove: a grumpy yet loveable curmudgeon whose carefully structured world is turned upside down when a lively family moves in next door. A Man Called Ove is a deeply moving and darkly funny novel about unexpected friendship, second chances, and the quiet power of ordinary people to affect extraordinary change.

Behind Ove’s cantankerous exterior lies a lifetime of loss and principle, and when his new neighbors flatten his mailbox, they unknowingly set off a chain of events that turns the neighborhood—and Ove’s life—on its head. With charm and heart, Fredrik Backman explores how connection can transform even the most closed-off soul.

Over 3 million copies sold • One of Booklist’s Most Charming Books of the Year

Perfect for: Fans of heartwarming fiction, stories about found families, and readers who believe everyone deserves a second act.