--- product_id: 651096888 title: "PENGUIN Anxious People: The No. 1 New York Times bestseller from the author of A Man Called Ove" price: "$32.82" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/651096888-penguin-anxious-people-the-no-1-new-york-times-bestseller store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 4.5/5 from 10,794 Reviews Now a Major Netflix Series No.1 NYT Bestseller PENGUIN Anxious People: The No. 1 New York Times bestseller from the author of A Man Called Ove **Price:** $32.82 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“– Dive into the book everyone’s talking about β€” before your friends do! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PENGUIN Anxious People: The No. 1 New York Times bestseller from the author of A Man Called Ove - **How much does it cost?** $32.82 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/651096888-penguin-anxious-people-the-no-1-new-york-times-bestseller) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Perfect Gift Weight:** Lightweight 0.63 lbs for easy carrying and gifting - β€’ **Screen-to-Page Magic:** Experience the story behind the hit Netflix adaptation - β€’ **Unmissable Bestseller:** Join 18 million readers who can't put it down - β€’ **Emotional Rollercoaster:** Laugh, cry, and connect with deeply human characters - β€’ **Top-Ranked Humor & Mystery:** Ranked #9 in Humorous Fiction and #16 in Sci-Fi Crime & Mystery ## Overview Anxious People by PENGUIN BOOKS LTD is the No.1 New York Times bestseller from the author of A Man Called Ove, weighing just 0.63 lbs. Praised for its humor, compassion, and insight, this 18 million-copy international hit is now a major Netflix series. With a 4.5-star rating from over 10,000 readers, it blends humor, mystery, and heartfelt storytelling in a unique hostage scenario that reveals the messy beauty of human connection. ## Description The Funny, Touching And Unpredictable No. 1 New York Times Bestseller, Now A Major Netflix Tv Series '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 From The 18 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? _______ Readers Are Loving Anxious People ! 'Backman Never Disappoints . . . Heartwarming And Multi Layered' 5***** Reader Review 'As Always Backman Manages To Delight . . . A Really Satisfying Ending That Makes You Feel Better About The World' 5***** Reader Review 'A Wonderfully Unusual Tale, Told With Flair And Finesse That Is So Wonderful It Is Sure To Cure Everything That Ails You. Don'T 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. Review: Product review - The book is excellent. The cover the pages got everything is very good condition Review: boring - the book was so boring and pointless I had to give up reading it half way ## Features - Item Trademark: PENGUIN BOOKS LTD - manufacturer: Penguin Books Ltd - Item Weight: grams, pounds, 0.63272669194, 287. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #707 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9 in Humorous Fiction #16 in Science Fiction Crime & Mystery #20 in Humor | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 10,794 Reviews | ## Images ![PENGUIN Anxious People: The No. 1 New York Times bestseller from the author of A Man Called Ove - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/814n9NoAW4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Product review *by M***A on 21 May 2021* The book is excellent. The cover the pages got everything is very good condition ### ⭐ boring *by A***N on 5 October 2023* the book was so boring and pointless I had to give up reading it half way ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Funny *by A***E on 19 January 2023* My first Fredrick Backman book. 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