Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
Desperate people often do very foolish things.
Take the case of the bungling bank robber, who
half-heartedly brandishes a pistol while demanding
money from a cashless Swedish bank, while the social
media-obsessed girl at the counter, thinks it's all a silly
joke. The would-be thief simply wants enough cash to
pay the rent, but the futile attempt has now turned into
a clumsy escape from the authorities.
So the amateur perpetrator runs to an apartment building
open house, where a mismatched group of eight possible
buyers mistakenly think they are being held hostage.
What ensues, is a comical, yet heartwarming story, of total
strangers finding friendship in a most unlikely place.
Everyday lives change dramatically during the crazy, chaotic
hours they spend together.
You'll meet a cold-hearted banker, an elderly lady, wise and
mischievous with a contagious, positive attitude, a gay couple
fearful of bringing a child into an uncertain world, and a man
of mystery with an unusual occupation. Add to this motley
crew of needy individuals, is the father/son police duo who
reconnect with one another while enduring endless interviews
with a slew of frustrating witnesses. They all unite with one
purpose, and begin to execute their clever and ingenious plan
to end their unusual predicament.
Readers will feel a wide gamut of emotions as they turn the
pages of this book, written by an author with the remarkable talent
of intertwining his memorable characters in a most disarming way.
