Anxious People

Jackie.Davidson shared a tip "I will read anything that Blackman writes. His latest has a great cast of characters dealing with life issues: loss, anxiety, depression, feelings of inadequacy, etc. Thrown together in an unlikely situation, the very serious matters are deftly handled with the empathetic humor of human foibles. Two thumbs up."

teralby shared a tip "Very different from what I usually read so it took a bit of perseverance to finish it. Really glad I did though! This book has some very relatable characters, gems of life wisdom sprinkled throughout, and a great ending."

katie_harrison_9823 shared a tip "This is a quick, enjoyable read. The characters are very relatable. While funny, this book also tugs on your heartstrings. I loved it so much more than I thought I would!"

melanie_schmitz shared a tip "I really enjoyed the author’s style of story telling and intertwining of character’s lives I didn’t expect. I’ll definitely read more of his books."

lauren_christian_6030 shared a tip "The author had deep intentions and made a fair effort to construe the hard realities of anxiety in modern adulthood, but it often felt like he was grasping at straws. There was never one solid theme (which was the point, just not pulled off very clearly) which made the writing hard to follow."

monet_gomes shared a tip "Wasn’t sure what to expect but this book was a great read, suspenseful, thoughtful, funny, and filled with plot twists! Will be reading more from Backman!"

lou_ann_3510 shared a tip "Absolutely loved this book. The author weaves together a story of humanity so masterfully that is full of revelations. It’s about a bunch of idiots who I ended up loving. It’s also rare to find a book that makes me laugh out loud multiple times. The ending had me crying too."

jeni_99 shared a tip "Loooved this book so much. hilarious, great characters, quirky. just my type of humor. i also adore this writer's style. beautiful stories, i could relate to a lot of the characters. this book has so much heart without being hallmarky cheesy. it was very true to life. and for a funny, quirky book, it had a few twists."

atti_the_baddie shared a tip "Please read this book for your sake. This book is amazing. Its funny, witty, relatable, has actually good life lessons, and has soo many good plot twists. Probably my favorite book. I have trouble reading books for long periods of time and I have trouble focusing but I was gripped by this book and read it super quick. Truly hard to put down."

heidi_oneil shared a tip "The book is full of endearing characters. It starts off sort of as a silly story but as the book went on, I found myself very emotional. It’s a typical Blackman read....captivating with characters that are easily to love."

angel_calder shared a tip "It was the book of quarantine for me. It gave me all the feels and laughter and unexpected tears. One of my top five favorite books I’ve ever read."

elias_miller shared a tip "Absolutely one of my Favorite Books! The characters, plot, and setting are all perfectly woven together. A good read for anyone who loves love, mystery, and comedy."

emmajaneski shared a tip "I'm obsessed with this author. His books warm my heart and this one was no different. I can not recommend this book highly enough."

arlene_allen shared a tip "This has to be one of the best books I’ve read in years and has definitely earned a spot on my all time favorite book shelf. It’s witty and wise and full of idiots- lovable, despicable, precious idiots. It reminds us we never really know someone and that things aren’t always as they seem. A true gem."

meghna_bajpai shared a tip "This book is genius. I have read it inconsistently but every time I picked up this book, it gave me butterflies. It's humourous, gripping, thought-provoking through various dialogues with a brilliant flow. I found a new favourite after a long time."

lctoj shared a tip "Loved this book!! I love the author! It’s just a wonderful read about strangers and how they can effect others lives in such random ways, and make people see themselves differently thru someone else’s eyes! It’s also been made into a movie for Netflix!"

taraazimm shared a tip "A decent book! I appreciate the intertwining of characters’ lives; very realistic in that sense. The characters were a little silly, or over-the-top naïve, but then again the author does refer to them being “idiots” many times. Read this novel with my book club—my chosen read. There was a sense of mystery & the ending tied it all together really well. It was a sweet, simple read."

sydney_knight shared a tip "This book was a fast read for me and I loved every second. It was so gutwrenching but so inspiring all at once. This is one of my favorite books I've read in a long time!"

katie_hagan shared a tip "Like all of his books, a little edgy, great characters and just great reading!! They made a movie of it, but as usual, the book was better!"

katie_3211 shared a tip "The beginning is a bit over the top with jokes and quips. Once you get through the first several chapters it becomes something you'd never expect. Great read and it really makes you feel for the characters."

alicia_ridley shared a tip "It was different from what I expected. It is has alot of sarcasm in the book and it makes you laugh. I liked this book alot! I liked how the characters each had their own story in each chapter."

kathryn_howard shared a tip "this book is anxiety personified. I could feel it rolling off the pages. a little predictable but still great story. made me laugh. 💩🐰"

kelly_ryan_9439 shared a tip "Couldn’t get behind this book. I really didn’t like the writing style, it was painfully corny and cliché and just tried way too hard to be relatable."

stacey_h_1505 shared a tip "Who is the robber? How are are these people connected? WHAT IS GOING ON? the delight, the laughter, the tears and the revelations as you follow these complex characters made this the best book of my year. Bonus: the audiobook is top notch. Double Bonus: the limited series brings it to life."

anne_gates shared a tip "It took me years to finally read a book by Backman. This is my third in a month. I think he’s cornered the market on sweet feel good books that are also really good reads."

a-a_b shared a tip "Everything ties so perfectly together. The message(s) of this story is/are so powerful. This book genuinely changed my perspective on people and she’d light to the phrases “don’t judge a book by its cover” and “everyone has trauma.” It’s hands down one of my top five books for sure."

sealz_78 shared a tip "I love all of Fredrick Backman’s books but I have also been enjoying books by Natasha Preston. She writes more suspense books, but her writing really gets you invested in the story."

jen_blum shared a tip "I loved the interactions with the cast of characters. They were all interesting and relatable. Heartfelt plot line that keeps you curious through to the end."

bdeliz shared a tip "Funny, quick and easy dramady that tackles really deep themes of family, relationship, love, and suicide in a way that gives perspective."

haley_gallant shared a tip "This is such a pure depiction of life, the ups and downs. Made me laugh and cry. Really well written and connects it all together :)"

peder_schillemat shared a tip "Frederick Backman ends up doing this really cool thing in a lot of his books where a group of people who should all be disconnected come to form this community. It is always so cool and it makes you think a lot more deeply about how you can connect with those around you. Especially the curmudgeon-y types"

ouliana_gavrilkina shared a tip "Anxious People will take you on a journey with all the characters. The story had great character development and keeps you engaged with little teasers of what really happened during the robbery gone wrong. This was my first read from Fredrik Backman but it won’t be my last."

isa_9200 shared a tip "Started slowly, even contemplated stopping the reading but it turned out really good. Thought-provoking on life and why we do the things we do. Good life lessons."

lee_witkowski shared a tip "Gosh I got this app to find more books like this one! Any similar ones you like? Right now i’m trying to finally finish the lord of the rings"

ella_leitman_dixon shared a tip "A hilarious twisted story about one thing or another or nothing at all or all about love. The truth comes in fits and starts and the amount that people feel obligated to reveal made me wonder what distinguishes me from the strangers on the street. How would they describe our encounter? What did they notice? Anyway ! Any book that makes me cry at the end is at least a 4 star book but I’ll say this one lands at about 4.5 ⭐️"

claudia_seidl shared a tip "I loved this book. Such an intricate storytelling and interesting characters. I liked that each character had a personal background that end up contributing to the main story adding a some sort of real life feeling to this book. Because real life is like this...everything happens simultaneously and everyone have their own backstory. This book is fast paced and has good dialogues that make you think but is also funny and light with a happy ending!"

elizabeth_ortiz_750 shared a tip "I absolutely enjoyed this book. Funny moments and emotional moments. Second book by Fredrik Backman that I read and it was not a disappointment. I will definitely be reading more of his books."

kaitlin_bloom_6064 shared a tip "A beautifully written book that gives you a glimpse into the mind of an anxious person. You fall in love with and relate to each character despite them seeming pretty rough and unrelatable. I cried and laughed and wanted to read it again as soon as I finished it. Beautiful reminders of simplicity, kindness and the fact that we’re all not that different from one another."

angela_bloss shared a tip "“We don't have a plan, we just do our best to get through the day, because there'll be another one coming along tomorrow.” ― Fredrik Backman, Anxious People"

abbigayle_mccall shared a tip "I don’t usually read comedy books & for that reason it took me a while to get through, but most people could probably breeze through this quickly. It was a nice, light read with really deep and meaningful moments weaved throughout. It touches on important topics in a light hearted & humorous way; topics like suicide and the hardships of being an adult; with an overall theme of “We’re all human & just trying our best, so let’s help each other.” Lots of fun twists/ surprise connections as well!"