Anxious People: The No. 1 New York Times bestseller from the author of A Man Called Ove

by Fredrik Backman

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller

The funny, touching and unpredictable new novel from the 13 million copy internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove.

'A brilliant and comforting read' Matt Haig

'Funny, compassionate and wise . . . an absolute joy' A.J. Pearce, bestselling author of Dear Mrs Bird

'I laughed, I sobbed, I recommended it to literally everyone I know' Buzzfeed

'Captures the messy essence of being human. It's clever and affecting, as likely to make you laugh out loud as it is to make you cry' Washington Post
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In a small town in Sweden it appears to be an ordinary day. But look more closely, and you'll see a mysterious masked figure approaching a bank...

Two hours later, chaos has descended. A bungled attempted robbery has developed into a hostage situation - and the offender is refusing to communicate their demands to the police.

Within the building, fear quickly turns to irritation for the seven strangers trapped inside. If this is to be their last day on earth, shouldn't it be a bit more dramatic?

But as the minutes tick by, they begin to suspect that the criminal mastermind holding them hostage might be more in need of rescuing than they are . . .

Readers are loving Anxious People!

'Backman never disappoints . . . heartwarming and multi layered' 5***** Reader Review

'As always Backman manages to delight . . . a really satisfying ending that makes you feel better about the world' 5***** Reader Review

'A wonderfully unusual tale, told with flair and finesse that is so wonderful it is sure to cure everything that ails you. Don't miss out on this beautiful book' 5***** Reader Review

'This novel is about humanity at its most raw and at its most wonderful and I LOVED it!' 5***** Reader Review

• ISBN10: 0718186613
• ISBN13: 9780718186616
• Publish Date: 20 August 2020
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 11 August 2021
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
• Imprint: Michael Joseph Ltd
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 352
• Language: English

Reviews

Love this so much. I am a big fan of Fredrik Backman because I love how he can add humor and compassion in his stories. I just love the way they make me feel about humanity after I finish. ⁣
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Having said that, this book worried me a little bit because it didn’t grab me right away as his other books and it did seem to flip around with time so i felt a little disoriented in the beginning but then there is a moment when it all clicks together and I was like “wow” I wasn’t expecting that. After that I couldn’t put it down and it filled my heart. ⁣
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Eight strangers in one apartment during a showing open up to each other as the police try to coax a failed bank robber into surrendering. A suicide attempt, a psychologist, and father-son cops trying to find the perp, created the perfect recipe for humor, enlightenment, and unlikely outcomes.

Backman has this unique understanding of what it means to be human, flaws and all. He allows the reader to gain understanding and see fresh perspectives. What drives someone to commit suicide? What makes a normal mom try to rob a bank? Is that couple as perfect as they appear? And who’s the wealthy lady that appears out of place?

I loved the premise and the delivery. It’s a play on a murder in a locked room. Only the police are treating this as an armed hostage situation. Clever, insightful and at times downright hilarious, I completely slipped into the story.

Marin Ireland narrates and did a delightful job with the characters, tone and pacing. It took me a minute to settle into the format, but Backman has an ease about his writing that pulls you in. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer