Category - Fiction / General Fiction
Format - Hardcover
Condition - Excellent
Listed - 6 months ago
Views - 2
Est. Publication Date - Sep 2020
Seller Description
From the#1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and “writer of astonishing depth” (The Washington Times) comes a poignant comedy about a crime that never took place, a would-be bank robber who disappears into thin air, and eight extremely anxious strangers who find they have more in common than they ever imagined. Viewing an apartment normally doesn’t turn into a life-or-death situation, but this particular open house becomes just that when a failed bank robber bursts in and takes everyone in the apartment hostage. As the pressure mounts, the eight strangers begin slowly opening up to one another and reveal long-hidden truths. First is Zara, a wealthy bank director who has been too busy to care about anyone else until tragedy changed her life. Now, she’s obsessed with visiting open houses to see how ordinary people live—and, perhaps, to set an old wrong to right. Then there’s Roger and Anna-Lena, an Ikea-addicted retired couple who are on a never-ending hunt for fixer-uppers to hide the fact that they don’t know how to fix their own failing marriage. Julia and Ro are a young lesbian couple and soon-to-be parents who are nervous about their chances for a successful life together since they can’t agree on anything. And there’s Estelle, an eighty-year-old woman who has lived long enough to be unimpressed by a masked bank robber waving a gun in her face. And despite the story she tells them all, Estelle hasn’t really come to the apartment to view it for her daughter, and her husband really isn’t outside parking the car. As police surround the premises and television channels broadcast the hostage situation live, the tension mounts and even deeper secrets are slowly revealed. Before long, the robber must decide which is the more terrifying prospect: going out to face the police, or staying in the apartment with this group of impossible people. Rich with Fredrik Backman’s “pitch-perfect dialogue and an unparalleled understanding of human nature” (Shelf Awareness), Anxious People’s whimsical plot serves up unforgettable insights into the human condition and a gentle reminder to be compassionate to all the anxious people we encounter every day.
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Anxious People: A Novel
ISBN: 9781501160837
Publisher Description
#1 New York Times bestseller From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and “writer of astonishing depth” (The Washington Times) comes a poignant comedy about a crime that never...
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PangoBooks readers generally found the novel to be a deeply emotional and humorous read with well-developed, relatable characters. Many appreciated the book's exploration of human behavior, love, and community, noting that each character's story added a significant layer to these themes. While some readers mentioned that the book had a slow start and felt disjointed due to its numerous characters and subplots, they expressed that it ultimately came together meaningfully, with touching and insightful resolutions. The witty and whimsical storytelling style, combined with serious topics like mental health and financial struggles, was praised for its unique charm and ability to evoke a wide range of emotions. Overall, despite minor criticisms regarding the book's pacing and complexity, it left a positive impact on most readers.