Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

724 reviews

autumn_in_space's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts

rosietomyn's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman is a character driven story of redemption. The cast of characters are at times sympathetic, grating, lovable, and baffling. The time-jumping narrative is well done, easy to follow, and unravels skillfully. 

I am really glad I read this novel. As happens so rarely, I know I will be thinking about how these characters are doing for a good, long while.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

nick_00's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

crismcmahon's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Nearly the perfect book. I don't know what is keeping it from 5 stars so it might turn into one over time. Overall, would recommend to anyone.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

julia_89's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Addiction, Suicide, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts

mmciver's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Suicide

Minor: Gun violence

sandysmith's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I'm gradually adding books I've read in 2021 to give a true reflection of the books I've read since keeping records.  In January 2021, I kick-started my reading journey having put reading on the  back burner whilst bringing up the children only reading when on holiday, having previously being an avid reader. This is a heart warming story about a diverse set of people at a house viewing and a bungled robbery. Fantastically developed characters. A light hearted read that makes you think, whilst at the sam  time an easy going.  I loved this book and i am looking to read more by this author

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

nik_a's review against another edition

funny hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

shalisa's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.0

Listen…I’m a Fredrik Backman fan for a long time but something here didn’t work for me. I cant put a pulse on it yet…

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts

hjb_128's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Gun violence, Infidelity, Death of parent, Death, and Dementia

Minor: Alcoholism