Fredrik Backman
5 SeriesFredrik Backman is a Swedish author known for his contemporary fiction novels, which have been translated into over 25 languages. His bestselling works include "A Man Called Ove," adapted into a film, and "Beartown," soon to be a television series. He also contributes to Helsingborgs Dagblad and Moore Magazine.
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman introduces Ove, a seemingly grumpy man who believes he is surrounded by incompetence. Displaced from his position as Chairman of the Residents' Association, he continues his daily neighborhood inspections. Despite his gruff exterior, Ove possesses a strong, old-fashioned sense of morality and dedication. As the story unfolds, readers discover the depth and warmth beneath Ove's stern facade, revealing a man of unexpected compassion and resilience.
