"Anxious People"

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.