47 pages 1 hour read

Fredrik Backman

Anxious People

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman is a captivating tale that skillfully combines humor and deep emotion, eliciting both laughter and tears. Reviewers praise its complex characters and inventive narrative structure. However, some criticize the plot's reliance on coincidence, which may strain believability. Overall, a compelling and heartwarming read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Anxious People?

Readers who appreciate Fredrik Backman's Anxious People enjoy character-driven narratives with a blend of humor and poignancy. Ideal for fans of A Man Called Ove and Graeme Simsion's The Rosie Project, this novel appeals to those who value stories about human connection, redemption, and life's quirks.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Realistic Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Themes
Identity: Mental Health
Life/Time: The Past
Emotions/Behavior: Guilt
Topics
Mental Illness