Anxious People: A Novel

Anxious People: A Novel

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Beschreibung

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller

A People Book of the Week, Book of the Month Club selection, and Best of Fall in Good Housekeeping, PopSugar, The Washington Post, New York Post, Shondaland, CNN, and more!

“[A] quirky, big-hearted novel…Wry, wise, and often laugh-out-loud funny, it’s a wholly original story that delivers pure pleasure.” —People

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove comes a charming, poignant novel about a crime that never took place, a would-be bank robber who disappears into thin air, and eight extremely anxious strangers who find they have more in common than they ever imagined.

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, from where they want to live to how they met in the first place. 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.

Rich with Fredrik Backman’s “pitch-perfect dialogue and an unparalleled understanding of human nature” (Shelf Awareness), Anxious People is an ingeniously constructed story about the enduring power of friendship, forgiveness, and hope—the things that save us, even in the most anxious times.
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Beiträge

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4

Die Mitte war sehr zäh, aber das Ende hat für mich eine Menge wieder rausgerissen.

Frederik Backman sure knows how to make me cry

4

Heartwarming

Anxious people is heartwarming and funny, with interesting characters and great plottwists. It's not my book of the year, but it is a nice comfort read.

5

"Wenn ich wüsste, dass die Welt morgen endet, würde ich heute noch einen Baum pflanzen." - Martin Luther King Was ein wunderschönes Buch!!!! ♥️ Zu Anfang war ich ein wenig verwirrt gewesen und fragte mich, worum es eig gehen soll.. doch dann machte es *klick* und alles war so deutlich. Das Buch ist so wunderschön geschrieben! 😍 Man findet sich und seine eigenen Gefühle sehr oft wieder. "Anxious People" regt sehr zum Nachdenken an, aber lässt einen hier und da auch schmunzeln. Der Autor berührt mit so vielen Themen, wie Liebe, Tod, Beziehungen, Selbstmord, Angstzustände, Depression, Elternschaft,..., der einer beeindruckenden Bandbreite an Charakteren mit einzigartigen Persönlichkeiten und Hintergrundgeschichten folgt. Die Charaktere sind Menschen wie du und ich, ängstliche Menschen, die durch diese Welt wandern, voller Unvollkommenheiten und Fehler. Ihr könnt euch nicht vorstellen, wie der ein oder andere Charakter mich verrückt gemacht hat 😄. Zara, zb.. oder Julia. Ich mochte die am Anfang überhaupt nicht. Selbst die Polizisten fand ich anfangs inkompetent 🙈. Aber... Dieses Buch bringt einen dazu, anfangs jeden zu verurteilen, aber am Ende zeigt es, dass jeder seine eigene Geschichte hat und es uns nicht gestattet ist, über einander zu urteilen. ♥️ Jeder hat sein Päckchen zu tragen und geht damit anders um. Wir dürfen uns nicht gegenseitig runter bringen, wir sollen füreinander da sein! Dieses Buch bedeutet mir viel und hat mir mehr als sehr gut gefallen ♥️. Bitte mehr davon!!

5

Quirky, heartwarming, unique, uplifting. Elegantly chaotic and beautifully hopeful. Humor admids tragedy.

“How do you eat an elephant? One bit at a time.” “We can’t change the world, and a lot of the time we can’t even change people. No more than one bit at a time. So we do what we can to help whenever we get the chance.” “He was my echo. Everything I do is quieter now.” “Bridges exist to bring people closer together.” “Loneliness is like starvation, you don’t realize how hungry you are until you begin to eat.” “Empathy is like vertigo.” “We give those we love nicknames, because love requires a word that belongs to us alone.” “Boats that stay in the harbor are safe, but that’s not what boats are built for.” “That’s the power of literature, you know, it can act like little love letters between two people who can only explain their feelings by pointing at other people’s.” “We are asleep until we fall in love.”

4

This book is the definition of fuck around and find out. In a silly and endearing way. Was a rather slow start for me personally but really picked up eventually. Had me lost at parts but the whole thing again was just so??? Like the silly human interactions are so realistic and funny and heartwarming, I can’t possibly give it only 3 stars.

4

I enjoyed this book immensely. It was so funny and heartfelt.

5

In my search for a feel-good book to help me cope with a family tragedy, I turned to Reddit for recommendations, and "Anxious People" by Fredrik Backman was a gem that exceeded my expectations. One of the aspects I appreciated most was the relatability of the characters, each grappling with their internal struggles in unique yet universally resonant ways. Backman crafted a compelling story around these diverse characters, skillfully highlighting common challenges like feeling inadequate or as if one's efforts are insufficient—themes that struck a chord with me and, I suspect, many other readers. The way the characters from different walks of life befriended each other during the hostage situation was a heartwarming element. Backman skillfully wove their connections, emphasizing the transformative power of unexpected bonds formed under unusual circumstances. It added a layer of hope and camaraderie that uplifted the overall tone of the narrative. The mystery aspect, led by Jack as he attempted to unravel the complexities of the situation, added an intriguing layer to the storyline. It kept me engaged and added depth to the narrative, balancing the emotional exploration with a sense of curiosity and anticipation. In summary, "Anxious People" not only provided the comfort and positivity I sought but also delivered a beautifully woven narrative with relatable characters, touching on profound themes of self-worth and camaraderie. Backman's storytelling prowess turned this novel into a therapeutic and enjoyable reading experience during a challenging time.

2

This book was chosen by my book club on Facebook (Book Talk – come in, we’re all very nice

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