A review by dlrosebyh
Anxious People, by Fredrik Backman

emotional funny hopeful medium-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

4.0

i usually don’t read books in the third perspective. i found them harder to read than the ones in first perspective because i wanted to know what’s going on in the character’s head. however, with zero doubts, i enjoyed this book.

at first, i wasn’t so sure if i was going to like it— and being that person, i gave it a shot. i don’t know how to review a book like this properly; i barely read the mystery genre.

the thing that i absolutely love about this book is how it encapsulates different people in this society— how not all good people are good, how not all bad people are bad, etc. however, one thing that really kept me ongoing was the good representation of people with anxiety. this book showcases if not all, most type of anxiety and how it affects one’s person’s occupation.

i took a star of because i felt like i was drawn out of the book at certain points. even if i try to force myself to put my mind back into it, but i just find certain parts uninteresting.
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