I absolutely loved this book! Loaded with wonderful characters that made me laugh, made me cry, and made me feel lots of emotions.
Hubert Bird, a native Jamaican, moved to England when he was a young man in search of employment. He faced discrimination especially when he married Joyce whose family disapproved of him and disowned her. They had a loving marriage and raised a couple of children until she met an early death. After her death, Hubert withdrew from friends and mostly became a hermit. My heart broke for Hubert over all the losses he experienced. Then one day the elderly widower receives news that reluctantly forces him out into the world again.
I do not want to say much here about the plot as I do not want to give anything away. There are several special moments that I do not wish to ruin for the reader.
This book addresses the societal problem of loneliness. When Hubert is forced out into the world, he surprisingly makes friends. Through these friends, he finds himself spearheading a movement to conquer loneliness in their community.
I loved this quote: âIt used to be the family all looking out for one another but it's not like that anymoreâ¦It used to be neighbours kept an eye on you but people like to keep themselves to themselves nowâ.
If you enjoyed âA Man Called Ove,â you are sure to enjoy this book.
Hubert Bird, a native Jamaican, moved to England when he was a young man in search of employment. He faced discrimination especially when he married Joyce whose family disapproved of him and disowned her. They had a loving marriage and raised a couple of children until she met an early death. After her death, Hubert withdrew from friends and mostly became a hermit. My heart broke for Hubert over all the losses he experienced. Then one day the elderly widower receives news that reluctantly forces him out into the world again.
I do not want to say much here about the plot as I do not want to give anything away. There are several special moments that I do not wish to ruin for the reader.
This book addresses the societal problem of loneliness. When Hubert is forced out into the world, he surprisingly makes friends. Through these friends, he finds himself spearheading a movement to conquer loneliness in their community.
I loved this quote: âIt used to be the family all looking out for one another but it's not like that anymoreâ¦It used to be neighbours kept an eye on you but people like to keep themselves to themselves nowâ.
If you enjoyed âA Man Called Ove,â you are sure to enjoy this book.
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