cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/45663768

The book was phenomenal of course. However the American movie version (“Otto”) while all the cast nailed it, really seemed like a long ad for Chevy, which irked me.

Not to mention their hypertruck or whatever at the end was OUTLANDISHLY hideous. One of the worst looking vehicles ever besides the cyber dumpster.

I have not seen the other version of the film.

  • rhythmisaprancer@piefed.socialEnglish
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    2 days ago

    I visited my folks several years ago (2018?) and brought some books with me for my Dad to read, and he presented me with this book. He got pretty emotional describing it. After reading it, it was the first time I realized that my Dad was struggling. It was a great book, but will forever be tied to my understanding of Dad’s mental health. He isn’t Ove, but Mom has had a physical decline and he is similarly non social and has difficulty asking for help. Haven’t been able to watch the movie.