Anxious People, 9781405930253
Paperback
Bank robbery gone wrong, seven strangers, and maybe, just maybe, rescue.

Anxious People

the no. 1 new york times bestseller, now a netflix tv series

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  • Paperback

    416 pages

  • Release Date

    30 August 2021

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Summary

Anxious People: A Comedy of Errors and Empathy

In a small town in Sweden, an ordinary day takes an unexpected turn when a masked figure approaches a bank. What begins as an attempted robbery quickly spirals into a hostage situation, with the perpetrator strangely reluctant to state their demands.

Inside, seven strangers find themselves trapped, their initial fear giving way to irritation. If this is truly their last day, shouldn’t it be more exciting?

However, as tim…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781405930253
ISBN-10:140593025X
Author:Fredrik Backman
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Penguin Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:416
Release Date:30 August 2021
Weight:287g
Dimensions:196mm x 127mm x 27mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

A brilliant and comforting read

A brilliant and comforting read – Matt HaigI laughed, I sobbed, I recommended it to literally everyone I know * Buzzfeed *Funny, compassionate and wise … an absolute joy – AJ Pearce, bestselling author of Dear Mrs BirdCaptures 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 *I loved this book. Funny, sad, clever, insightful, surprising and hopeful. Brilliant in every way – Sarah Morgan, bestselling author of One Summer in ParisA satisfying remedy for pandemic anxiety … It’s laugh-out-loud funny and will help restore your faith in humanity * Independent Daily Edition *Witty, observant, and unpredictable … darkly humorous * Nouse *‘19 New Books to Read in September’ * E! Online *Another smash hit … With Backman’s stunning characters combined with a closed-room mystery, this has all of the ingredients for a novel all your friends will be talking about – Shane Mullen * Ebene Magazine *A surprisingly sweet tale. It’s the perfect balance of heartwarming and heart-wrenching, and Fredrik Backman […] has a way of simply yet elegantly describing relationships. We can all be idiots, but we’re still all human beings worthy of connection and love * National Public Radio Book Concierge *

About The Author

Fredrik Backman

FREDRIK BACKMAN is the Number 1 New York Times bestselling author who made his literary debut in 2012 with the global sensation A Man Called Ove - now a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks. Wickedly funny, touching and wise, Fredrik Backman’s novels are odysseys of the ordinary man and woman, and stunningly moving tales of everyday courage. Up to now, Fredrik Backman has written seven highly acclaimed novels, two heartfelt novellas about life and love, and one non-fiction book about parenthood. His books have sold more than 18 million copies in 46 languages and the Swedish film adaption of A Man Called Ove was nominated for two Academy Awards. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden, with his wife and two children.

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