Anxious People

I don't often feel the need to write reviews on the books I read but this was one of the best books I've read in a long time. I just finished it and am feeling the need to tell someone about it so tag, you're it :) First of all, this wasn't the first book I'd read by Backman. I read Ove several years ago and loved it, so I went into this knowing I liked Backman's writing style and his wit. Also, this particular book was a little unusual for me because I just started a new job a few weeks ago and decided to try listening to this audiobook during my commute. I don't typically listen to audiobooks and wasn't sure if I would like it, but the free Audible trial made it risk free. It was fantastic all around...the narrator, the story, all if it. I found myself wishing my commute was longer once I arrived home so I could listen longer. The characters were quirky and lovable...even Zara lol...and I became completely immersed in each one of their stories. Sometimes the way the timeline jumped around interrupted the flow of the story for me, but I did like the way that we're fed each story a bit at a time until we see how it ends for each character. Overall it was a fantastic book and I can't think of a reason why anyone shouldn't read it.

A terrific blend of humor and humanity. The writing was witty and clever which I hadn't expected and admittedly took some getting used to personally, but ultimately, I was won over. Though I found myself relating to Zara the most, there were bits and pieces of a few of the characters' lives I could empathize with. I was in tears at the end because I was so touched.