by Fredrik Backman
9781405930253
19 Aug 2021
'A brilliant and comforting read' MATT HAIG 'Funny, compassionate and wise. An absolute joy' A.J. PEARCE'I laughed, I sobbed, I recommended it to literally everyone I know' BUZZFEED 'Captures the messy essence of being human' WASHINGTON POST The funny, touching and unpredictable No.
1 New York Times bestseller from the 13 million copy internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove_______It's New Year's Eve and House Tricks estate agents are hosting an open viewing in an up-market apartment when an incompetent bank robber rushes in and politely takes everyone hostage. For Anna-Lena and Roger, busy buying-up apartments to fill the hole in their marriage, it's something else to talk about. For Julia and Ro, panicky parents-to-be, it's yet another worry.
Lonely bank manager Zara only came here for the view. While 87-year-old grandmother Estelle seems rather pleased by the company . .
. As the police gather outside, the anxious strangers huddled within try to make the best of a very sticky situation - but could it be that they have a whole lot more in common than meets the eye?_______Readers are loving Anxious People! 'Backman never disappoints . .
. heartwarming and multi layered' 5***** READER REVIEW'As always Backman manages to delight . .
. a really satisfying ending that makes you feel better about the world' 5***** READER REVIEW'A wonderfully unusual tale, told with flair and finesse that is so wonderful it is sure to cure everything that ails you. Don't miss out on this beautiful book' 5***** READER REVIEW 'This novel is about humanity at its most raw and at its most wonderful and I LOVED it!' 5***** READER REVIEW