![]() ![]() Backman’s superb effort in developing these characters should be appreciated, as they were definitely well-written with that being said, the writing style dampened the effectiveness and clarity of the book’s overall significance. The saving grace of Anxious People was its character arcs. ![]() Some of the plot twists were unexpected, while others were definitely predictable. ![]() I found Backman’s narrative to be redundant and excessive, as he frequently attempted to divulge from his third person storytelling to second person to directly address the reader. Though Backman’s story is certainly unique and thought-provoking, it lacked in terms of execution and delivery. Book club’s members were split surrounding their thoughts on the book, so two contrasting reviews are provided below. It follows a conflicted bank robber, two policemen, and the apartment’s prospective buyers, all dealing with separate internal struggles. Please check trigger warnings before reading this novel.Īnxious People by Fredrik Backman is a dark comedy that begins with a failed bank robbery and an apartment viewing turned-hostage. Disclaimer: Anxious People contains references to mature themes. ![]()
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