I love Ove. I think "charming" would be the best word to describe this story. Overall, a good, lighthearted read that tugs at your heartstrings and leaves you smiling at the end. 
 4 stars because about halfway through, my interest started fading a little. I wasn't dying to read the next chapter or anything, and I wasn't sure where the story was going to end up going. I also really hated Parvaneh up until the end when she grew on me some. But even now that it's over, I still think she's rude and brash. Just a really frustrating character to continuously pop up. All the other characters actually grained on my nerves at one point or another. Sometimes people just want to be left alone, and I don't understand why people don't get that very simple idea. I was on Ove's side, needless to say. 
 The end though... I really loved the ending. It's one of those full circle, put-a-bow-on-it endings that leaves you smiling with tears in your eyes. I really enjoyed how everything ultimately played out, and it's what really sealed my desire to read more of Backman's books.