The funny touching and unpredictable No. 1 New York Times bestseller now a major Netflix TV series. From the author of MY FRIENDSA brilliant and comforting read MATT HAIGFunny compassionate and wise. An absolute joy A.J. PEARCEA surefooted insight into the absurdity beauty and ache of life GUARDIANI laughed I sobbed I recommended it to literally everyone I know BUZZFEEDCaptures the messy essence of being human WASHINGTON POSTFrom the 18 million copy internationally bestselling author of A Man Called OveIts New Years Eve and House Tricks estate agents are hosting an open viewing in an upmarket apartment when an incompetent bank robber rushes in and politely takes everyone hostage.For AnnaLena and Roger busy buyingup apartments to fill the hole in their marriage its something else to talk about.For Julia and Ro panicky parentstobe its yet another worry.Lonely bank manager Zara only came here for the view.While 87yearold 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 eyeReaders are loving Anxious PeopleBackman never disappoints . . . heartwarming and multi layered 5 READER REVIEWAs always Backman manages to delight . . . a really satisfying ending that makes you feel better about the world 5 READER REVIEWA wonderfully unusual tale told with flair and finesse that is so wonderful it is sure to cure everything that ails you. Dont 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