The Fredrik Backman Collection: A Man Called Ove, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry, and Britt-Marie Was Here

It’s impossible to describe these books (I took a chance and got the whole collection)- they must be experienced. Heartwarming, heartbreaking, funny, quirky-these stories keep you hooked from the beginning. Each chapter brings new surprises. I read them in order beginning with A Man Called Ove. I did not want that book to end-I think it’s my favorite of them all, but I was not disappointed in the others. They are all wonderful!

I had heard so much about A MAN CALLED OVE that when it was chosen for my book discussion group, I decided to purchase the three-book set. We loved that book so much that we also chose to read the second book, BRITT-MARIE WAS HERE, which we also enjoyed. I didn't care as much for the third book, MY GRANDMOTHER ASKED ME TO TELL YOU SHE'S SORRY. (FYI - there is an excellent film of OVE with subtitles with an amazing character playing OVE. I with they would make a movie of BRITT-MARIE because she is definitely a memorable character.

I loved all three of these books and would definitely recommend this as a gift. Backman shows great range in his writing across the novels, from young girls to retired men, I was moved and related to each character. Bought this set after getting A Man Called Ove. I gifted the first copy to my 58-year old father and got this collection for myself.

I have now purchased the 3rd copy of this book, A Man Called Ove; two copies I have given as gifts, I'm excited to start reading the next book in this collection.

I liked all these books. The humor, sadness, and uniqueness of the characters kept me reading for days.

Ove was the best book I have read in years, Britt Marie was next. Ove should never go away, he just keeps you interested with his quirky ways. I will probably read this book over, more than once over the years.

Great reading. Funny but also serious. Highly recommend

I read all three and I'm a fan. These books have interesting three dimensional characters and original stories.