Anxious People: The No. 1 New York Times bestseller, now a Netflix TV Series

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman is a funny, touching and unpredictable contemporary novel about a failed bank robbery that turns into an unusual hostage situation. Seven strangers find themselves trapped together, and as their frustration and fear give way to conversation, they begin to discover the complicated stories, worries and hopes that connect them.

Recommended age: 18+ years

Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Humour, Mystery, Family & Relationships, Emotional Fiction

Why readers will enjoy it:

• A clever combination of humour, mystery and emotional storytelling
• Memorable characters with complicated lives and personalities
• Explores loneliness, friendship, family, relationships and human connection
• A compelling hostage situation provides the framework for the story
• Balances funny moments with thoughtful and moving observations about people
• A good choice for readers who enjoy character-driven contemporary fiction

Read-alikes: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman, The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley, The Switch by Beth O'Leary, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman, The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams

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