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risemini's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Death, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Cancer, Dementia, Pregnancy, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
maiahhtratchh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Infidelity, Suicide attempt, Death, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Drug use, Death of parent, Addiction, and Drug abuse
Minor: Dementia
hmetwade's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Death of parent, Dementia, Addiction, Suicide, Death, Grief, Alcoholism, Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Sexism
theliteraryagenda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Pregnancy, Dementia, Death, Suicide attempt, and Addiction
kriti's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death of parent, Blood, Death, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Gun violence, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Moderate: Infidelity, Drug abuse, and Addiction
Minor: Religious bigotry, Animal death, Dementia, Lesbophobia, and Homophobia
ellynicholem's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Death of parent, Pregnancy, Suicide, Death, Dementia, and Addiction
chelseylb1988's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Drug abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Death of parent, and Dementia
ldslizzard's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
All of the interwoven threads within this book is exactly how reading should be experienced. I loved how each character had their own demon to fight through. It showcases the beautiful chaos that is being human. I never thought I would enjoy a book about a hostage situation quite so much!
Graphic: Grief, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Hate crime, Dementia, Cancer, and Addiction
archaicrobin's review against another edition
- 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
I was nicely surprised by Anxious People, which I thought was going to be a depressing literary novel about everyday life, but is actually a feel good comedy that touches on the everyday struggles we all face as humans. The characters are all intertwined in interesting ways and it was fun to read about how all these quirky people get along during the worst hostage situation by the worst back robber ever.
If you’re looking for a fun and light read that still manages to have great characters and a feel good mood, I would suggest Anxious People.
Graphic: Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Dementia, and Infidelity
beca_reads's review against another edition
- 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
We follow two different timelines. The first timeline is the hostage drama. A bank robber is in need of money so tries to rob a bank, unfortunately for them the bank is cashless. They are then alerted to the fact that there is police outside, and they end up running into an apartment viewing and taking a bunch of people hostage. From there we are introduced to all of the hostages and their back stories. Each character has such a strong back story, they could easily have their own book each. The hostage situation is ridiculous in the best way, and ends up bringing these strangers together. Meanwhile we have the other time which takes place after the hostage. Jim and Jack are father and son, and work for the Swedish police. Jack is determined to figure out who the bank robber is as they can't find them, and believe that the hostages are hiding information. Both timelines are carefully interweaved to form this amazing story. For me personally I found Zara's and Estelle's storylines my favourites.
Trigger warnings: suicide, suicide ideation, and confinement.
Also if you plan on watching the Netflix adaptation (which is good by the way) I recommend reading the book all the way through first.
Graphic: Death, Dementia, Suicide, Classism, Confinement, Cursing, Grief, Violence, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt