The funny, touching and unpredictable new novel from the 13 million copy internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove.

‘A brilliant and comforting read’ Matt Haig

‘Funny, compassionate and wise . . . an absolute joy’ – AJ Pearce, bestselling author of Dear Mrs Bird

‘I loved this book. Funny, sad, clever, insightful, surprising and hopeful. Brilliant in every way’ – Sarah Morgan, bestselling author of One Summer in Paris

‘Captures the messy essence of being human. It’s clever and affecting, as likely to make you laugh out loud as it is to make you cry’ Washington Post

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New Year’s Eve and House Tricks estate agents are hosting an open viewing in an up-market apartment when an incompetent bank robber rushes in and politely takes everyone hostage.

For Ana-Lena and Roger, busy buying-up apartments to fill the hole in their marriage, it’s something else to talk about. For Julia and Ro, panicky parents-to-be, it’s yet another worry. Lonely bank manager Zara only came here for the view. While 87-year-old grandmother Estelle seems rather pleased by the company . . .

As the police gather outside, the anxious strangers huddled within try to make the best of a very sticky situation – but could it be that they have a whole lot more in common than meets the eye?

Readers are loving Anxious People !

‘Backman never disappoints . . . heartwarming and multi layered’ *****

‘As always Backman manages to delight . . . a really satisfying ending that makes you feel better about the world’ *****

‘A wonderfully unusual tale, told with flair and finesse that is so wonderful it is sure to cure everything that ails you. Don’t miss out on this beautiful book.’ *****

‘This novel is about humanity at its most raw and at its most wonderful and I LOVED it!’ *****