The funny, touching and unpredictable No. 1 New York Times bestseller, now a major Netflix TV series''A brilliant and comforting read'' MATT HAIG''Funny, compassionate and wise. An absolute joy'' A.J. PEARCE''A surefooted insight into the absurdity, beauty and ache of life'' GUARDIAN''I laughed, I sobbed, I recommended it to literally everyone I know'' BUZZFEED''Captures the messy essence of being human'' WASHINGTON POSTFrom the 18 million copy internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove_______It''s 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 Anna-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'' 5***** READER REVIEW''As always Backman manages to delight . . . a really satisfying ending that makes you feel better about the world'' 5***** READER REVIEW''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'' 5***** READER REVIEW ''This novel is about humanity at its most raw and at its most wonderful and I LOVED it!'' 5***** READER REVIEW