Reviews tagging 'Dementia'

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

47 reviews

alyssakchoi's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Dementia, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Addiction

Minor: Alcoholism

miachalupa's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Drug use

Minor: Blood, Dementia, and Gun violence

jeezeelouise's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

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

Minor: Dementia

kelecoo's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring mysterious slow-paced

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

3.0

I really liked the story, but the way the author told the story drove me crazy. I am realizing I don't like when authors are constantly talking at me about things, rather than letting me get lost in the story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Addiction, Blood, Grief, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Cancer, Dementia, Gun violence, and Homophobia

lavenderlemonade's review against another edition

funny hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

• 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

I really loved this book. It wasn’t at all what I was expecting and I’d known the content I wouldn’t have chosen it, but it’s written in a surprisingly gentle, hopeful, lighthearted and funny way. The audiobook is particularly great. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Dementia, Cancer, Body shaming, and Addiction

This is the most light-hearted, gentle book I’ve ever read about the two kinds of crime that are mentioned in the very first chapter. The content could be heavy, but it’s written in a surprisingly heartwarming and hopeful way.

crackedspines's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny reflective sad 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

what's with me gravitating towards books that lay bare my deepest darkest fears in 2021 h a l p.

this is a story about a botched robbery & the chaos that ensues when things go awfully wrong, but it's also a story of how human beings, regardless of background, are fundamentally idiotic. related so strongly to the characters' anxiety regarding adulthood and the responsibilities that come with it. 

overall tone of the book is somber, with a sprinkle of humour and suspense. plot twists were completely unexpected. there was also commentary on capitalism, the economy environment and social media, which i enjoyed.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, and Mental illness

Minor: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Dementia

bee94's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

• 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: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Addiction, Death, and Dementia