Description

In this heartwarming and hilarious novel, a failed bank robber inadvertently takes a group of strangers hostage during an apartment open house. What follows is a chaotic and absurd series of events as the hostages and their unlikely captor navigate their shared predicament. Through witty dialogue and poignant observations, the story delves into the complexities of human connection, the masks we wear, and the universal search for belonging. Fredrik Backman masterfully blends humor and pathos, reminding us that even in the most unexpected circumstances, empathy and understanding can prevail.

Available Editions

paperback edition cover

paperback

Penguin Books, Limited

Published Jan 1, 2021

397 pages

ISBN: 9781405930253

available
hardcover edition cover

hardcover

Atria Books

Published Sep 8, 2020

352 pages

ISBN: 9781501160837

available
paperback edition cover

paperback

Penguin Books, Limited

Published Jan 1, 2020

352 pages

ISBN: 9780718186616

available

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Details

First Published

2020

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Anxious People by Fredrik Backman.

Suicide/Self-Harm
Death/Grief
War/Trauma