En man som heter Ove

Like Ove, Harold is an ordinary man who embarks on an extraordinary journey of reflection and redemption. The novel captures the same blend of quiet heartbreak and unexpected hope as a man confronts his past while walking across England.

Eleanor shares Ove's rigid adherence to routine and social awkwardness, masking a deep well of past trauma. This story follows her slow opening up to the world through an unlikely friendship, mirroring Ove’s own emotional thawing.

A.J. Fikry is a grumpy, widowed bookstore owner whose life is transformed by an unexpected arrival. Fans of Ove will appreciate the 'curmudgeon with a heart of gold' archetype and the focus on how community can heal a broken heart.

This novel features a stiff-upper-lip protagonist who values tradition and decorum, much like Ove. It explores aging, grief, and the courage required to embrace a second chance at love and friendship in a judgmental small town.

Sharing the same Swedish DNA as Ove, this book offers a more whimsical and satirical take on an elderly man refusing to live out his days quietly. It matches Backman’s humor and the theme of an older protagonist who has seen more of history than anyone realizes.

This story centers on Tova, a stoic widow who finds solace in her work and an unusual bond with a giant Pacific octopus. It echoes Ove’s themes of loneliness, the dignity of labor, and the way unexpected connections provide a reason to keep going.

Written by the same author, this novel explores a similar ensemble dynamic where a group of strangers is forced together, revealing their shared humanity. It carries the same signature blend of laugh-out-loud humor and profound empathy for the 'idiots' we live amongst.

Renée, a concierge who hides her intelligence behind a mask of grumpiness and mediocrity, is a spiritual cousin to Ove. The book explores the hidden depths of people who the world tends to overlook or dismiss based on their exterior.

On New Year's Eve in 1984, 85-year-old Lillian walks through Manhattan, reflecting on a life of career highs and personal lows. Like Ove, she is a sharp-tongued, resilient protagonist who remains fiercely independent while observing a changing world.

Frank is a man who has a gift for finding the right music for people but cannot fix his own broken life. It captures the same neighborhood 'vibe' as Ove, focusing on a community of misfits and the slow-burn process of letting someone in.