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A review by rory1387
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
emotional
funny
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
things I loved:
- realistic characters!! everyone had their flaws but I loved them all by the end
- a queer relationship that isn’t fetishized or “other-ized”. queer people are still people after all, not just video game avatars.
- discussion of so many important topics!!! the climate crisis, the wealth gap/income inequality, grief, suicidal thoughts/attempts, misogyny, parenting, divorce, refugees/immigration, etc., all in a satisfying and genuine way
ps: don’t be scared of all the content warnings, everything is handled super well
- realistic characters!! everyone had their flaws but I loved them all by the end
- a queer relationship that isn’t fetishized or “other-ized”. queer people are still people after all, not just video game avatars.
- discussion of so many important topics!!! the climate crisis, the wealth gap/income inequality, grief, suicidal thoughts/attempts, misogyny, parenting, divorce, refugees/immigration, etc., all in a satisfying and genuine way
ps: don’t be scared of all the content warnings, everything is handled super well
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Grief
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
Minor: Terminal illness