A review by annoyedhumanoid
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

wow wow wow. a new favorite. it took me a second to get used to the style, jumping back and forth with seemingly (but actually never) unconnected plot lines, but everything starts to get wound together and details are filled in and it pays off so beautifully. this is a beautiful love letter to humanity.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Classism

Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

Minor: Cancer, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Dementia, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail

homophobia and lesbophobia are only mentions of previous cultural attitudes towards queer people