Anxious People

A brilliant and comforting read. – Matt Haig Funny, compassionate and wise.
An absolute joy. – A.J.
Pearce A surefooted insight into the absurdity, beauty and ache of life. – Guardian I laughed, I sobbed, I recommended it to literally everyone I know.
– Buzzfeed Captures the messy essence of being human. – Washington Post The funny, touching and unpredictable No.
1 New York Times bestseller from the 15 million copy internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove. It’s New Year’s Eve and House Tricks estate agents are hosting an open viewing in an up-market apartment when an incompetent bank robber rushes in and politely takes everyone hostage.For Anna-Lena and Roger, busy buying-up apartments to fill the hole in their marriage, it’s something else to talk about.For Julia and Ro, panicky parents-to-be, it’s yet another worry.Lonely bank manager Zara only came here for the view.
While 87-year-old 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 eye?