Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman is about a failed bank robber who ends up taking a group of strangers hostage during an apartment open house. As the situation unfolds, what initially seems like a chaotic crime story turns into something much deeper—each hostage has their own struggles, secrets, and anxieties that begin to surface.

Through a mix of humor and heartfelt moments, the story explores how these seemingly unrelated lives are more connected than they appear, highlighting themes of mental health, relationships, and the complexity of being human.