Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

Anxious People

Fredrik Backman with Neil Smith (Translator)

400 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary mystery emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

Description

The funny, touching and unpredictable No. 1 New York Times bestseller, now a major Netflix TV seriesIt's New Year's Eve and House Tricks estate agents are hosting an open viewing in an up-market apartment when an incompetent bank robber rushes in ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 50,847 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
funny 74%
hopeful 62%
reflective 55%
inspiring 35%
lighthearted 28%
mysterious 27%
sad 20%
adventurous 8%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
tense 6%
relaxing 5%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 22%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.28

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