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A review by archaicrobin
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-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
I didn’t really know anything about Anxious People when I picked it up, I had just seen it everywhere on book displays and on social media. I didn’t even know it had a Netflix Show until halfway through the book!
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Dementia, and Infidelity