A surefooted insight into the absurdity, beauty and ache of life Guardian I laughed, I sobbed, I recommended it to literally everyone I know BuzzfeedĪ compassionate story of imperfect people doing the best they can to navigate life in an imperfect world The Leader WrexhamĮndearing. A story with both comedy and heartbreak sure to please Backman fans Kirkus Reviewsīrilliant, funny, and compassionate. Highly recommended Library Journal (starred review)īackman's latest novel focuses on how a shared event can change the course of multiple people's lives even in times of deep and ongoing anxiousness. Comedy, drama, mystery, and social study, this novel is undefinable except for the sheer reading pleasure it delivers. The brisk, absorbing action prompts meditation on marriage, parenting, responsibility, and global economic pressures.

Backman reveals each character's many imperfections with tremendous empathy, reminding us that people are always more than the sum of their flaws BookPageĪ tight-knit, surprise-filled narrative. And if you like strongly drawn characters and a mix of humor and heartbreak, this one's for you The SkimmĪ witty, lighthearted romp.Backman charms Publishers WeeklyĪ deeply funny and warm examination of how individual experiences can bring a random group of people together. This book examines how a shared event can change the course of many lives at once. Wry, wise, and often laugh-out-loud funny, it's a wholly original story that delivers pure pleasure PeopleĪn endlessly entertaining mood booster Real Simple He writes so humorously and poignantly about life, marriage, parenthood, love and death USA TodayĪ quirky, big-hearted novel. It's clever and affecting, as likely to make you laugh out loud as it is to make you cry Washington PostĪ master of writing delightful, insightful, soulful, character-driven narratives. We can all be idiots, but we're still all human beings worthy of connection and love National Public Radio Book ConciergeĪ brilliant and comforting read Matt HaigĬaptures the messy essence of being human. It's the perfect balance of heartwarming and heart-wrenching, and Fredrik Backman has a way of simply yet elegantly describing relationships.

It's laugh-out-loud funny and will help restore your faith in humanity Independent Daily EditionĪ surprisingly sweet tale. With Backman's stunning characters combined with a closed-room mystery, this has all of the ingredients for a novel all your friends will be talking about Shane Mullen, Ebene MagazineĪ satisfying remedy for pandemic anxiety. '19 New Books to Read in September' E! OnlineĪnother smash hit. Brilliant in every way Sarah Morgan, bestselling author of One Summer in Paris Funny, sad, clever, insightful, surprising and hopeful.

an absolute joy AJ Pearce, bestselling author of Dear Mrs Bird

Anxious people novel