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A review by ladygetslit
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It’s difficult to talk about this book. It sat on my shelf for a year before I finally picked it up, and I’m kicking myself I didn’t read it sooner.
This is a book about human beings: sad, messy, anxious, chaotic human beings who are trying to do the best they can. This is about how sometimes we never know our impact on each other, and how much we need each other.
The plot synopsis really doesn’t do this book justice. Because it’s not really about a bank robber/hostage situation, even though that’s what’s happening in the book. This story is about something deeper. All I can say is that it touched me. It touched the parts of me that I’d forgotten we’re still aching to be understood.
This is a book about human beings: sad, messy, anxious, chaotic human beings who are trying to do the best they can. This is about how sometimes we never know our impact on each other, and how much we need each other.
The plot synopsis really doesn’t do this book justice. Because it’s not really about a bank robber/hostage situation, even though that’s what’s happening in the book. This story is about something deeper. All I can say is that it touched me. It touched the parts of me that I’d forgotten we’re still aching to be understood.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Suicide, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent