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Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
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it was amazing
bookshelves: noble-bitches-book-club

What do you say about a book that leaves you sobbing because of 4 little words? Words that every one of us needs to hear at some time in our life. Because we are all idiots, as this novel tells us time and time again.

"We need to be allowed to convince ourselves that we're more than the mistakes we made yesterday. That we are all of our next choices too, all of our tomorrows".

" People want to be good. Deep down. Kind. The problem of course is that it isn't possible to be kind to idiots, because they're idiots".

It's pretty ironic that I finished this book on a day when I had more than my fair share of idiots to cross my path. And I ranted and raved about how people could be so stupid. I vowed to stay away from any contact with unnecessary people and just stay in my bubble. I mean, really, what are people thinking? But....how many of those people went home talking about me?

Two more quotes, because this author is also very funny.

"It's hardly surprising that people get confused and society is going to the dogs when it's full of caffeine-free coffee, gluten-free bread, and alcohol-free beer".

" She had never had time for an affair, how on earth does anyone find the time? All that stress, Anna-Lena thought, and a whole new man to deal with".

This is the story of a bank robbery and hostage situation that goes wrong, but where a whole lot of things go right as well. Because we are all idiots.

And please Lord, let me have the same kind of affair that Estelle had.
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Reading Progress

December 24, 2019 – Shelved
December 24, 2019 – Shelved as: to-read
March 15, 2021 – Started Reading
March 15, 2021 – Shelved as: noble-bitches-book-club
March 17, 2021 – Finished Reading

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Suzy A very fun review, Diane! I liked this one too, as with all the Backman books I've read.


Diane Barnes He is a special author. I've never read anything bad by him.


message 3: by Zoeytron (new)

Zoeytron " I mean, really, what are people thinking? But....how many of those people went home talking about me?" Do you realize how few people would turn that question around on herself the way you did? I value that about you, Diane. Just saying. :-)


Diane Barnes Well, Backman does make one think things like that. You question everything. Thanks, Zoey.


message 5: by Zoeytron (new)

Zoeytron Diane wrote: "Well, Backman does make one think things like that. You question everything. Thanks, Zoey."

You're right, of course. And you are welcome, Diane.


Lori  Keeton Brilliant review Diane! Loved all of your quotes and this took me back to my time with these idiots! I do LOVE Backman and I'm so glad you do too! This was one of his best!


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Jazz Webb Woooo this sounds great. Fantastic review


Diane Barnes Thanks Lori. It was such a hopeful book.


Diane Barnes Thank you Jazz. It was perfect for me, but then I like all his books.


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Candi Love your review, Diane! I'm going to have to make some time for this one. I've never seen as many idiots as I have in the past year :D


Diane Barnes I should tell you about my day yesterday....over a bottle of Bourbon Cream, naturally.


Brandice This really is a great story! Wonderful review, Diane :)


message 13: by Anne (new)

Anne Diane, your funny review sold this idiot. I'm adding it to my tbr.


Diane Barnes You should love it Anne.


Diane Barnes Thanks Brandice. A good read for right now.


message 16: by Anne (new)

Anne Diane wrote: "You should love it Anne."

I'm looking forward to it. :))


message 17: by Candi (new) - added it

Candi Diane wrote: "I should tell you about my day yesterday....over a bottle of Bourbon Cream, naturally."

I'm all ears, Diane. Let's pour a couple of glasses :)


Bianca I love Backman so much. I follow him on Insta he's quite funny in a self-deprecating kind of way.


message 19: by Nat (new) - rated it 4 stars

Nat K Estelle was my favourite character. I adored her and her story. She really made this book shine for me 💛


Diane Barnes She was my favorite character too. I want the same kind of "affair" she had.


Diane Barnes I dont have Instagram, Bianca, but I can imagine he is funny. I didn't put it in my review, but the book's dedication was "To the voices in my head".


message 22: by Suzy (new) - rated it 4 stars

Suzy Bianca wrote: "I love Backman so much. I follow him on Insta he's quite funny in a self-deprecating kind of way."

I love him on Instagram! He is the embodiment of Swedish humor.


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Julie G His books haven't worked for me yet, so I'm hoping this one's the winner. Your review helps!


Diane Barnes No offense Julie, but he may be too nice and upbeat to appeal to you. I dont mean that in a negative way at all.


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Julie G It's possible. I'm trying to stay open-minded about his writing, but if this one's a bust, I'll just quit before I commit!


Diane Barnes Elyse, I think I was able to decipher what you said. And I agree.


Debbie Excellent review. This is on my short list.


message 28: by Lori (new) - rated it 4 stars

Lori Great review,Diane! That is the best point of this book imo, that we are more than the sum of our mistakes from yesterday; that we are the sum of our choices to be made tomorrow .


Diane Barnes As Scarlett O'Hara was fond of saying: " After all, tomorrow is another day!"


Diane Barnes Hope you enjoy this as much as I did, Debbie. Right book at the right time for me.


Debbie W. One of the best books I've read/listened to this year so far! Fantastic review, Diane!


Diane Barnes Thank you Debbie.


message 33: by Sue (new) - rated it 5 stars

Sue I’m so glad I finally found your review and that you loved this!


Diane Barnes It was just fantastic Sue. I'm pretty sure you will love it if you haven't already read it.


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