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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
416
Age Group
All
Language
English
Piracy Free
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Book Summary
Anxious People is a funny, moving contemporary novel about a failed bank robbery that spirals into a heartfelt meditation on fear, hope, and human connection. The book blends humor with piercing insight and is perfect for adults who love character-driven stories, warm wit, and coming-to-the-heart moments. On New Year’s Eve, a group of anxious strangers become unlikely witnesses—and perhaps something more—as they navigate fear, miscommunication, and the strange ways people reach out to each other. It’s a story that matters to anyone who has ever wondered what it means to be truly seen.
Backman’s signature voice brings the characters to life—Anna-Lena and Roger, Julia and Ro, Zara, Estelle—through brisk chapters and shifting viewpoints that keep the pace lively. Anxious People unfolds like a cleverly braided tapestry of scenes: dialogue, misreads, and tiny acts of kindness that reveal the humanity beneath the chaos. The narrative is funny, tender, and accessible, inviting readers to root for everyone involved while they confront their own anxieties. Its warmth has translated beautifully to the screen, with a Netflix adaptation bringing these characters to life.
After finishing Anxious People, readers feel seen, hopeful, and better equipped to approach life’s chaos with patience and warmth. The book leaves you with a comforting sense of humanity’s resilience and a belief that connection can bloom in the most unexpected places.
Product Details
Author
Fredrik Backman
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
416
Language
English
ISBN
9781405930253
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
19.8 x 12.9 x 2.49 cm
Binding
Paperback
AED 66.00