Anxious People : A Novel by Fredrik Backman (2021, Trade Paperback)
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Explore the world of "Anxious People: A Novel" by Fredrik Backman, published by Washington Square Press. This bestselling novel follows a group of strangers who find themselves held hostage together in an apartment viewing, leading to unexpected connections and revelations. The book is perfect for fans of Backman's previous work, as well as anyone looking for a heartwarming and thought-provoking read. Get your copy now and join the journey of these anxious people! New York Times Bestseller!
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWashington Square Press
ISBN-101501160842
ISBN-139781501160844
eBay Product ID (ePID)16050095453
Product Key Features
Book TitleAnxious People : a Novel
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicLiterary, Humorous / General
Publication Year2021
GenreFiction
AuthorFredrik Backman
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight9.9 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Backman again captures the messy essence of being human...It's clever and affecting, as likely to make you laugh out loud as it is to make you cry." -- Washington Post, "Backman's latest novel hits the sweet spot between profoundly insightful and preposterously funny....I hugged this book tightly with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes." - USA Today, "Backman is a master of writing delightful, insightful, soulful, character-driven narratives...[He] writes so humorously and poignantly about life, marriage, parenthood, love and death, prepare to be taken hostage by a stand-up philosopher/novelist who reminds us we are all 'idiots' because being human is 'idiotically difficult.'" -- USA Today, "A deeply funny and warm examination of how individual experiences can bring a random group of people together. Backman reveals each character's many imperfections with tremendous empathy, reminding us that people are always more than the sum of their flaws." -- BookPage, "Backman's latest novel focuses on how a shared event can change the course of multiple people's lives even in times of deep and ongoing anxiousness. A story with both comedy and heartbreak sure to please Backman fans." -- Kirkus Review, "[A] tight-knit, surprise-filled narrative... the brisk, absorbing action prompts meditation on marriage, parenting, responsibility, and global economic pressures. Comedy, drama, mystery, and social study, this novel is undefinable except for the sheer reading pleasure it delivers. Highly recommended."-- Library Journal (starred review), "Wry, wise and often laugh-out-loud funny, it's a wholly original story that delivers pure pleasure." -- People, "The perfect balance of heartwarming and heart-wrenching, and Fredrik Backman has a way of simply yet elegantly describing relationships. We can all be idiots, but we're still all human beings worthy of connection and love." -NPR, "This book examines how a shared event can change the course of many lives at once. And if you like strongly drawn characters and a mix of humor and heartbreak, this one's for you." - The Skimm
Dewey Decimal839.73/8
SynopsisAn instant #1 New York Times bestseller, the new novel from the author of A Man Called Ove is a "quirky, big-hearted novel... .Wry, wise, and often laugh-out-loud funny, it's a wholly original story that delivers pure pleasure" ( People ). Looking at real estate isn't usually a life-or-death situation, but an apartment open house becomes just that when a failed bank robber bursts in and takes a group of strangers hostage. The captives include a recently retired couple who relentlessly hunt down fixer-uppers to avoid the painful truth that they can't fix their own marriage. There's a wealthy bank director who has been too busy to care about anyone else and a young couple who are about to have their first child but can't seem to agree on anything. Add to the mix an eighty-seven-year-old woman who has lived long enough not to be afraid of someone waving a gun in her face, a flustered but still-ready-to-make-a-deal real estate agent, and a mystery man who has locked himself in the apartment's only bathroom, and you've got the worst group of hostages in the world. Each of them carries a lifetime of grievances, hurts, secrets, and passions that are ready to boil over. None of them is entirely who they appear to be. And all of them--the bank robber included--desperately crave some sort of rescue. As the authorities and the media surround the premises, these reluctant allies will reveal surprising truths about themselves and set in motion a chain of events so unexpected that even they can hardly explain what happens next. Proving once again that Backman is "a master of writing delightful, insightful, soulful, character-driven narratives" ( USA TODAY ), Anxious People "captures the messy essence of being human....It's clever and affecting, as likely to make you laugh out loud as it is to make you cry" ( The Washington Post ). This "endlessly entertaining mood-booster" ( Real Simple ) is proof that the enduring power of friendship, forgiveness, and hope can save us--even in the most anxious of times.
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- 02 Jun, 2024
Generally satisfied but hate that the books come with a sticker on the spine - and sometimes it’s super hard to get off and leaves a gluey imprint.
Generally satisfied but hate that the books come with a sticker on the spine - and sometimes it’s super hard to get off and leaves a gluey imprint.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Feb, 2023
Easy to read. This is a good novel for my book club.
Great read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Jul, 2025
Nice clean book!...
Nice clean book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 May, 2024
Great book
Great bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Mar, 2023
Good read
Good readVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
