Now a major motion picture A Man Called Otto starring Tom Hanks!
#1 New York Times bestsellerâmore than 3 million copies sold!
Meet Ove. Heâs a curmudgeonâthe 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 âthe bitter neighbor from hell.â But must Ove be bitter just because he doesnât 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 Oveâs 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 residentsâ association to their very foundations.
Fredrik Backmanâs beloved first novel about the angry old man next door is a thoughtful exploration of the profound impact one life has on countless others. âIf there was an award for âMost Charming Book of the Year,â this first novel by a Swedish blogger-turned-overnight-sensation would win hands downâ (Booklist, starred review).