A review by epen
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I found this book entertaining at times, but most often I found it dragging on. I dreaded much of the dialogue, which I found trite and unrealistic, and in my opinion, the characters were nearly all poorly illustrated caricatures. The book’s messaging was heavy-handed and too much for me. This book is feel-good, I suppose, and I’ve certainly read worse, but it was not for me. 
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