A charming book that while staying relatively lighthearted provides a thoughtful look on losing someone and love after that. Backman always seems to encourage a level of introspection in his works which I really love. I enjoyed the layering of the story and how we gradually learn more about Ove's life. Made me smile, laugh, and cry, a truly enjoyable read. The interconnectedness of the characters is something I really liked, and the epilogue wrapped up all of the characters and their lives really nicely. The ending made me cry, but in a good way. A little predictable/corny but in the BEST way possible -- feels like an emotion filled hug.