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A review by shahana_bookquoting
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
a solid 4.5 - almost a 5 but i just felt like the ending was dragged a bit, still it left a smile on my face at the end.
chaotic, hopeful, heartwarming story about strangers stranded in a hostage situation. brilliantly written, timelines and lives cleverly woven together, every character had a distinct voice and personality, such misfits yet they come together and work so well in this book! the chemistry, the banter everything was perfect.
the storytelling will keep you engaged and intrigued to keep reading chapter after chapter and before you know it you're halfway through. Backman knows how to write a compelling story! the mystery element just gives this story even more edge and quirk. i couldn't figure out the mystery & honestly i didn't even try, i was just going with the flow and enjoying the story and lives of these characters.
this book is exactly what i needed to uplift my mood and spirits in the tough times that we are in today. this book reminded me how we're all struggling and sad and lonely and broken in some way or other, but we gotta help each other, be a little empathetic, a little kind.
my heart is warm and i believe we'll get through this, together. i'm hopeful & looking forward to life now,
chaotic, hopeful, heartwarming story about strangers stranded in a hostage situation. brilliantly written, timelines and lives cleverly woven together, every character had a distinct voice and personality, such misfits yet they come together and work so well in this book! the chemistry, the banter everything was perfect.
the storytelling will keep you engaged and intrigued to keep reading chapter after chapter and before you know it you're halfway through. Backman knows how to write a compelling story! the mystery element just gives this story even more edge and quirk. i couldn't figure out the mystery & honestly i didn't even try, i was just going with the flow and enjoying the story and lives of these characters.
this book is exactly what i needed to uplift my mood and spirits in the tough times that we are in today. this book reminded me how we're all struggling and sad and lonely and broken in some way or other, but we gotta help each other, be a little empathetic, a little kind.
my heart is warm and i believe we'll get through this, together. i'm hopeful & looking forward to life now,
"because we're doing the best we can, we really are. we're trying to be grown-ups and love each other and understand how the hell you're supposed to insert USB leads. we're looking for something to cling on to, something to fight for, something to look forward to.
because we made it through this day as well.
there'll be another one along tomorrow."
- Fredrick Backman, Anxious People