A review by sarasreading
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad 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

3.5

Nearly 4 stars, but I couldn't suspend disbelief enough to buy that police would be such pushovers with every single person in the interrogation room. Unless Swedish police are just that different from US police. Which, maybe. 

I've also found with both books I've read of his so far that it takes me quite a long time to be invested, but eventually he gets me. I enjoyed the twists in this one, and the emotional connections between the characters. I didn't enjoy it as much as Ove though. 
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