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A review by spacecars
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
5.0
This book spoke to me so, so much. It’s wise, hilarious, and absolutely heartwarming. Fredrik Backman gave almost every character a proper backstory, and interjected the main hostage drama with some wise and relatable observations which I particularly enjoy—like how when you talk to a twenty-year-old you feel very old because you're already thirty-nine (I’m nowhere near that age and I can relate so well). Or how we were never ready to become adults—we pretend to know how to be adults but are struggling daily with chores and bills while envying the people around us who seem to have everything figured out.
The story was extremely engaging; it’s been awhile since I just want to drop everything and finish the book. The writing/translation was done well, and the plot was surprising. I loved each and every character as well—I couldn’t find a single reason to dislike any of them! It’s mostly centred around the loss of a loved one, or some sort of grief—so that helps to build up the empathy that every character showed towards the bank robber.
I cannot say anymore without spoiling the book for you, but please, if you have the time—pick this up. I’ve never read any of Backman’s previous books before and this book made me a fan.
The story was extremely engaging; it’s been awhile since I just want to drop everything and finish the book. The writing/translation was done well, and the plot was surprising. I loved each and every character as well—I couldn’t find a single reason to dislike any of them! It’s mostly centred around the loss of a loved one, or some sort of grief—so that helps to build up the empathy that every character showed towards the bank robber.
I cannot say anymore without spoiling the book for you, but please, if you have the time—pick this up. I’ve never read any of Backman’s previous books before and this book made me a fan.