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Anxious People

Fredrik Backman

Ages 14–18

Readers rate it 4.2 (1.3K on Hardcover)

341 pages

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Anxious People is Fredrik Backman's character-driven novel about a failed bank robbery and the complex lives of apartment building residents. The book emphasizes empathy, human connection, and finding meaning despite struggle, with humor balancing its exploration of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. While the central premise involves a suicide attempt and mental health crises, these themes are treated with sensitivity and ultimately offer hope; the book rewards compassion and self-acceptance. Some mature content and occasional profanity suggest it's better suited to older teens than younger readers.

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  • Loveable Characters
  • Strong Character Development
  • Diverse Characters
  • Character driven
  • A mix driven
  • Not Diverse Characters
  • Weak Character Development
  • Unloveable Characters
  • Plot driven
  • Novel
  • funny
  • emotional

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ISBN 9781982169633

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