Anxious People: A Novel

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller, the new novel from the author of A Man Called Ove is a “quirky, big-hearted novel….Wry, wise and often laugh-out-loud funny, it’s a wholly original story that delivers pure pleasure” (People).

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352 pages

Average rating: 7.62

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Community Reviews

IT Truong
Jun 25, 2025
Great book!
dien11
Jun 06, 2025
great
KikiStoneCreek
Jun 03, 2023
8/10 stars
The characters in this book will stay with you a long time after you finish reading it. Such an interesting concept and such an emotional read.
Karen Marv
May 24, 2023
November 2022 book selection
ajhughes19
Apr 21, 2021
3/10 stars
This non-linear journey brings to light the struggles and trials of simply existing in the world today. Backman captures the essence of human struggle and displays how we all have more in common than we think while at the same time showing how folks carry some heavy internal baggage. Very realistic characters play out this hostage drama that wraps up curiously weaved tales in such a fluent manner you can't help but be appreciative for the adventure.

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