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A review by mahoganymystery
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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 don't know how to write a review for this.
As someone who has dealt with suicide and friends and family who have danced the fine line, it was a very emotional read. There definitely should be a trigger warning as parts were tough to power through.
But it gets five stars for the amount of humanity that has been woven and packed in this story. And how much encouragement Backman has given his readers that we are not alone. That there's no shame in making mistakes and being human and not knowing how life is supposed to go.
This book met me in a season of change and shifting and has acted somewhat as a healing process for me. This was an emotional ride, but wow am I thankful for it.
As someone who has dealt with suicide and friends and family who have danced the fine line, it was a very emotional read. There definitely should be a trigger warning as parts were tough to power through.
But it gets five stars for the amount of humanity that has been woven and packed in this story. And how much encouragement Backman has given his readers that we are not alone. That there's no shame in making mistakes and being human and not knowing how life is supposed to go.
This book met me in a season of change and shifting and has acted somewhat as a healing process for me. This was an emotional ride, but wow am I thankful for it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Cancer, Pregnancy, and Dementia