Anxious People: A Novel

By Fredrik Backman

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller, the new novel from the author of A Man Called Ove is a “quirky, big-hearted novel….Wry, wise and often laugh-out-loud funny, it’s a wholly original story that delivers pure pleasure” (People).

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Published Jul 6, 2021

352 pages

Average rating: 7.6

3,430 RATINGS

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Readers say *Anxious People* by Fredrik Backman is a heartfelt, quirky novel blending humor and tough themes like anxiety, depression, grief, and conn...

Dmar Smyth
Jun 23, 2026
7/10 stars
Enjoyed the ending so much!
Gabriela-in-Amherst
May 09, 2026
9/10 stars
Excellent character development and entertaining dialogue. It's a hopeful exploration of the ways people can be kind to, and connect with, others who seemingly have nothing in common.
jadi_e
Feb 15, 2026
8/10 stars
Funny, zany, loved the characters.
Paisley
Jan 25, 2026
10/10 stars
Funny and thought provoking. When life hands you lemons.
nrvelo
Jan 22, 2026
Not a favorite of the group. There was a lot of complicated characters and a little hard to follow. Probably a 5.

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