Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

Anxious People

Fredrik Backman with Neil Smith (Translator)

341 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary mystery emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

Description

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove comes a charming, poignant novel about a crime that never took place, a would-be bank robber who disappears into thin air, and eight extremely anxious strangers who find they have m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 47,060 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
funny 74%
hopeful 62%
reflective 56%
inspiring 34%
lighthearted 28%
mysterious 27%
sad 20%
adventurous 8%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
tense 6%
relaxing 5%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 22%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.29

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