Anxious People

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller br>br>The funny, touching and unpredictable new novel from the 13 million copy internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove.br>br>''A brilliant and comforting read'' Matt Haig br>br>''Funny, compassionate and wise . . . an absolute joy'' - AJ Pearce, bestselling author of Dear Mrs Birdbr>br>''I loved this book. Funny, sad, clever, insightful, surprising and hopeful. Brilliant in every way'' - Sarah Morgan, bestselling author of One Summer in Paris br>br>''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 br>br>***** br>br>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.br>br>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 . . .br>br>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? br>br>Readers are loving Anxious People!br>br>''Backman never disappoints . . . heartwarming and multi layered'' *****br>br>''As always Backman manages to delight . . . a really satisfying ending that makes you feel better about the world'' *****br>br>''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.'' *****br>br>''This novel is about humanity at its most raw and at its most wonderful and I LOVED it!'' *****>