Anxious People (Backman) - Book Reviews

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[A] witty, lighthearted romp…. While the prose is chockablock with odd metaphors… and a plot twist leans on societal assumptions, Backman charms…. This amusing send-up of contemporary Swedish society is worth a look.
Publishers Weekly


(Starred review) [A] tight-knit, surprise-filled narrative… [wth] brisk, absorbing action…. Comedy, drama, mystery, and social study, this novel is undefinable except for the sheer reading pleasure it delivers. Highly recommended.
Library Journal


A deeply funny and warm examination of how individual experiences can bring a random group of people together. Backman reveals each character’s many imperfections with tremendous empathy, reminding us that people are always more than the sum of their flaws.
BookPage


Backman’s latest novel focuses on how a shared event can change the course of multiple people’s lives even in times of deep and ongoing anxiousness. A story with both comedy and heartbreak sure to please Backman fans.
Kirkus Reviews