Having read "A Man Called Ove" I was really looking forward to this book "The Happy Days of the Grump" by Thomas Kyro - however, sadly it didn't live up to my expectations.
The Grump at 80 years old, plans for his own demise by building his own coffin and writing his will. But when he finds himself in hospital after a fall, his life passes before his eyes.
Although very similar in premise, it didn't have the depth of characterisation or storyline I was hoping for and I was left quite disappointed.
There are some amusing parts to the story and is still worth a read especially to new readers of these type of 'grumpy old man' stories but anyone who has read 'Ove' may find this lacking emotionally and in dry humour too.