Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
457
Language
Japanese
Published
Oct 21, 2016
Publisher
早川書房
ISBN-10
4150413940
ISBN-13
9784150413941
Description
無愛想で頑固な59歳のオーヴェ。いかめしい顔で近所の見回りを欠かさず、ルールを守らない人間には遠慮なく説教する、みなにけむたがられるタイプだ。妻に先立たれ、長年勤めた職場も辞めることになった彼は、孤独な日々を送っていた。しかしある日、向かいの家に引っ越してきたにぎやかな若い一家、そして一匹の野良猫と、不本意ながら交流するはめになって…。世界の人々が笑い、そして涙したスウェーデンの感動長篇。
Genres
Humor
Art & Photography
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3 starsYou only need one ray of light to chase all the shadows away.RTC
April 13th 2026
What a strange book! It made me laugh out loud and broke my heart repeatedly! How can such a disagreeable, grumpy old man be this much agreeable and caring?Great book!In some parts I got a little bored,and for personal reasons, I didn't like some parts of the book. I'm going to check out Fredrik Backman's other books as well.
February 27th 2026
Unique and satisfying book in which the main character works his way into your heart. Enjoyed it!
August 28th 2025