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I searched the annals of the books subreddit way back when and could quite literally only find one other user besides me who couldn't stand A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. I tried two separate times to read that book and just couldn't do it. I understand the premise of crusty old guy is soft and mushy on the inside, but ffs he is SUCH a massive prick in the beginning I just could never get past it. I also read Anxious People by him and couldn't stand it, so I think maybe this author just isn't for me.
Super noteworthy wise I quit A Tale of Two Cities on like page 4 lol, but that was more because I didn't understand that style of English than anything else.
Interesting. I to almost abandoned Ove. The guy was too much of an asshole. Just over the top. But for some reason I stuck with it and finished the book.
I mean I'm a grumpy, foul mood person most of the time, but I'm not an ass about it. I'm still nice and kind to people.
Haven't read any others by the same author.