A Man Named Ove

"A Man Name Ove" by Fredrik Backman

Goodreads Summary:
A grumpy yet loveable man finds his solitary world turned on its head when a boisterous young family moves in next door.

Meet Ove. He's a curmudgeon, the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People call him the bitter neighbor from hell, but must Ove be bitter just because he doesn't walk around with a smile plastered to his face all the time?

Behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. So when one November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and accidentally flatten Ove's mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. All of which will change one cranky old man and a local residents' association to their very foundations.

My review:
I loved this book. Who doesn't like grumpy old men? They say what they think without much filter. I love how this book was written. The more we read Ove's story, the more we know of Ove and Ove is not who he appears to be. Underneath his hard shell, there is a lot to love. This is definitely one of my favorites so far this year.  Ove stole my heart.