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Anxious People
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My first book by Fredrik Backman and I'm not really sure what to think of it! Its both funny and heartbreaking, but also very weird/quirky/ and downright strange!!
I really enjoyed the first chapters and the build up of what was happening with the hostage situation in the apartment complex. I did struggle as the book progressed and some parts were so silly to me that I couldn't imagine how this book was going to come together to make any sense, but in the end it does. You have to be quite a talented author to weave a puzzle like this one.
Favorite chapters involved the police interviewing witnesses. They really had a time getting any of the characters to give them a straight answer.
I really enjoyed the first chapters and the build up of what was happening with the hostage situation in the apartment complex. I did struggle as the book progressed and some parts were so silly to me that I couldn't imagine how this book was going to come together to make any sense, but in the end it does. You have to be quite a talented author to weave a puzzle like this one.
Favorite chapters involved the police interviewing witnesses. They really had a time getting any of the characters to give them a straight answer.
A crazy tale and there is a lot to tackle with as far as themes, but I think Backman fans will enjoy. I hope to read more from this author.
Thanks to Atria for my review copy! Out on Sept 8, 2020
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April 20, 2020
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April 20, 2020
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July 11, 2020
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July 18, 2020
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Jul 15, 2020 06:28PM
I loved this! I can't wait to hear what you think.
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Looking forward to your thoughts, Holly!
Just echoing Meredith - looking forward to your thoughts, Holly. I think for me, looking back over the twists and turns, that this was an amazing feat, quirky-brilliant, and I loved it, but I am not sure it will work for everyone the same way.
Some of his books are a miss for me too, Holly. Then others weren’t! Do try another one like Bear Town which was really good
Oh no! I’ve been hit or miss with Backman and was one of those who didn’t like Beartown. I have this one and will adjust my expectations. Thanks Holly!
Oh no but I am so glad I read your review bc too much hype on this book would certainly ruin it for me. Onto better fits, Holly!
Sorry it didn't work for you. Not every author is for everyone. Backman's trademark is quirky, unexpected and full of heart.
I did not love it as much as others did, either!! great review
Great honest review, Holly.
Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill wrote: "I loved this! I can't wait to hear what you think."Thanks Kim!
Meredith wrote: "Looking forward to your thoughts, Holly!"Thanks Meredith!
Cheri wrote: "Just echoing Meredith - looking forward to your thoughts, Holly. I think for me, looking back over the twists and turns, that this was an amazing feat, quirky-brilliant, and I loved it, but I am no..."Thanks Cheri!
Jen wrote: "Some of his books are a miss for me too, Holly. Then others weren’t! Do try another one like Bear Town which was really good"I've heard good things about Bear Town, Thanks Jen!
JanB wrote: "Oh no! I’ve been hit or miss with Backman and was one of those who didn’t like Beartown. I have this one and will adjust my expectations. Thanks Holly!"I almost gave up Jan! I hope you enjoy it much more....
Holly , I echo what Bianca said . I loved all of his books, but he may just not be for you.
Great review, Holly!
Excellent review, Holly! 💜 I haven't read this author before but I am curious about this one.
Marialyce wrote: "Oh no but I am so glad I read your review bc too much hype on this book would certainly ruin it for me. Onto better fits, Holly!"I look forward to your thoughts, I know many adored this one. I just didn't enjoy it so much!
Bianca wrote: "Sorry it didn't work for you. Not every author is for everyone. Backman's trademark is quirky, unexpected and full of heart."Thanks Bianca!
Great review❤️I love Backman and can't wait for my library to drop onto my shelf
It sure is crazy! Great review Holly 😊
Jayme wrote: "I did not love it as much as others did, either!! great review"May not be the right author for me Jayme, but I will give him another try!! TY
Sheyla � wrote: "Great honest review, Holly."TY Sheyla!! x0x0
Angela M wrote: "Holly , I echo what Bianca said . I loved all of his books, but he may just not be for you."That could be the case Angela, although I will try another novel at some point.
Brenda - Traveling Sisters Book Reviews wrote: "Great review, Holly!"Thanks Brenda!
Fabulous review Holly. I have this on my list but...views are mixed.
Michelle wrote: "Excellent review, Holly! 💜 I haven't read this author before but I am curious about this one."Would like to hear your thoughts on this one! Thanks Michelle
tamar wrote: "Great review❤️I love Backman and can't wait for my library to drop onto my shelf"Hope you enjoy it Tamar!
Terrific review Holly, I think if you decide to read more of his books, that this is very different from his others - in some ways. Glad you enjoyed, even though you didn't love it!
Quirky is what he does best, but this may not have been the best one to show off his talents. Hope you enjoy earlier ones a little more!
Cheri wrote: "Terrific review Holly, I think if you decide to read more of his books, that this is very different from his others - in some ways. Glad you enjoyed, even though you didn't love it!"Thanks so much Cheri!
Victoria wrote: "Quirky is what he does best, but this may not have been the best one to show off his talents. Hope you enjoy earlier ones a little more!"I do like quirky, so I'll try another title soon. Thanks Victoria!!
Great review, Holly!
Deanna wrote: "Great review, Holly!"Thanks Deanna!
Good review, Holly! Hope your next one is much better 😄
Nice review Holly! I'm really interested now..it's downright strange. Love it!
Oscar wrote: "Good review, Holly! Hope your next one is much better 😄"Thanks Oscar!
PorshaJo wrote: "Nice review Holly! I'm really interested now..it's downright strange. Love it!"Yes, very different (strange to me, haha)! I'd love to hear your thoughts PorshaJo!
Holly, you summed him up in a nutshell. It’s why we love him. 😊
Toni wrote: "Holly, you summed him up in a nutshell. It’s why we love him. 😊"That is what I keep hearing, I'm definitely the outlier here! And I feel like he may not be for me.
Great review Holly! I don’t think this would be for me though
Lindsay - Traveling Sisters Book Reviews wrote: "Great review Holly! I don’t think this would be for me though"I really want to read another of his because this was just a miss for me. Thanks Lindsay!
Great review, this one really got to me. Maybe you'd like A Man Called Ove better...or maybe not. I'd love to read what you think of it.
marilyn wrote: "Great review, this one really got to me. Maybe you'd like A Man Called Ove better...or maybe not. I'd love to read what you think of it."That one is on my list! Thanks Marilyn
Nice review Holly! This was very different from Fredrik Backman's other books (some are quirky and sweet (Ove and Britt Marie) and some are serious (Beartown and Us Against You)...and all are amazing in their own right. This stands on its own. I'm glad that through it all you want to read another of his. :)
Susanne wrote: "Nice review Holly! This was very different from Fredrik Backman's other books (some are quirky and sweet (Ove and Britt Marie) and some are serious (Beartown and Us Against You)...and all are amazi..."Thanks Susanne! I have heard just how different this one is from others. I think the quirky/sweet one might be for me soon!!
Oh, do read more of his books. They are marvelous! You can’t go wrong with Ove and Britt-Marie.
Megan wrote: "Oh, do read more of his books. They are marvelous! You can’t go wrong with Ove and Britt-Marie."Those are on my list. Thanks Megan!
I've been reading this for a few months and it's not grabbing me at all. After reading your review, I might stick it out.
