A man called Ove: a novel

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9781476738024
9781476738017
9781668010815
9781410472922
9781797108261
9781476738031
9781629239828
9781629239804
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A curmudgeon hides a terrible personal loss beneath a cranky and short-tempered exterior while clashing with new neighbors, a boisterous family whose chattiness and habits lead to unexpected friendship.
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