Fredrik Backman - Gente Ansiosa

Visiting an apartment that’s up for sale usually doesn’t end in danger. Unless, of course, it’s the day before New Year’s Eve, and an inexperienced thief decides to rob a cashless bank. In that case, there’s no getaway plan, and what follows is a group of accidental hostages.

Thankfully, we can rely on the swift action of the authorities. Unless the two police officers in charge can’t agree on anything or figure out what to do. Still, we trust it’ll all work out—especially if the hostages stay calm. Unless, of course, they’re the most idiotic group of hostages ever: a suicidal bank analyst, a sweet old lady with suspicious motives, a retired couple with an obsessive love for IKEA, two soon-to-be mothers who are constantly bickering, an overly enthusiastic (and under-talented) real estate agent, and a person in a rabbit costume. With his exceptional sense of humor that has captivated millions of readers around the world, Fredrik Backman once again delivers a surprising story—about foolish, anxious people and the invisible bonds that connect us all.