The blurb on the back of Fredrik Backman's Anxious People suggests that this is a restorative book that reminds the readers of the good in humanity. The scene is set for a fully-fledged crime drama with a heavy dosage of irony, humour and pathos. Flaws are revealed, conversations are held, histories are shared and, above all, the fundamental need for connection between humans is illustrated.īring in a father/son police officer duo into the action and a whole extra dimension to the story is added. There follows an exploration of the emotions, hopes, dreams, losses and achievements of the different characters lives. They inadvertently find themselves in a siege situation, being held by the hapless bank robber who had no plans to take anyone hostage. The bank robber, running from the scene of the crime, that never happened, ends up in an apartment where eight prospective buyers are being shown round by an estate agent. The driving force of the plot of Anxious People is a failed bank robbery, which inadvertently turns into something of a farcical hostage situation. The way all the loose ends are tied up at the end is incredibly well done. The plot is clearly thought out and effectively executed. It encourages us to be kind and reflect on what really matters in life. Fredrik Backman's Anxious People is a thought provoking book, with overall an uplifting and feel good vibe.
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