What sort of man is Ove? What are his characteristics? Do you know anyone like him?

Ove is the novel’s main character and protagonist. He is a quiet, hard-working man, who can also be outspoken and opinionated when the occassion calls for it. Ove is an honorable man, and although he is not well educated or articulate, he shows his compassion by what he does, rather than what he says.

The second part of your question calls for your personal experience.