This is a heart-warming story! Ove is a 59 year old man who is at a point in his life where he feels "all is lost" in the world. He is the seemingly grouchy, old curmudgeon whom very few people in the neighborhood like or understand (and the feeling is mutual.) But, as the story unfolds, you will get to know Ove and love him. The characters in this book are great, the story is wonderful. It is funny, sad, heartwarming. I highly recommend it.