Reading_ Tamishly's Reviews > Anxious People

Well, this book is one of his best so far. One of his most popular books didn't work for me. But I had a right vibe about this one and I was so, so, so crazy about its release ever since I saw the cover reveal. And yes, this book is going to be adapted as a TV series! I mean just do it 🖤

The story is about, yes, a few idiots who got in a weird situation while checking out an apartment (for that matter a not-so-functional cheap one). An idiotic bank robbery attempt with the bank robber ending up with a real estate agent, an old lady, a lesbian couple - one of them pregnant, another couple always in a fight mode, a rabbit man (don't ask me how he fits here), two more characters who works in banks. Two police officers trying to crack the identity of the bank robber. A most likely hostage situation. A most unlikely outcome. Lots of pizza love sharing. Lots of more love and support for the culprit. But anyone can be the culprit. And yes, that's the plot.

I cannot believe I would ever read a book like this which I would whole heartedly cheer for the culprit. And you will know why the characters in the book do too. This is such a heartwarming and, yes, a heartbreaking read (as always with his books!). I didn't cry while reading the book. But the last page broke me. And yes, I felt the 5 🌟 tears when the book ended.

The writing is full of dry humour, satirical and yes, trying at times. Now and then I felt so bored (yes, why?! How come?!). You might feel the same as well. I assure you it's been deliberately written this way. And oh, you will be so glad you didn't skip these parts. Otherwise, don't tell me I didn't warn you, you might go back to these pages to get the best out of this read.

But yes, pay attention to the details. Pay attention to the irritating, annoying behaviour and dialogues of these certified idiots. You won't regret knowing them.

Partly suspenseful, partly investigation room drama, partly hostage scenario, partly dramatic and partly narrations of each of these characters and partly how their biggest life issues get resolved in the end, this book is so incredibly well written.

Not all stories are with answers, not all marriages are made in heaven, not all father-son relationship is that amazing, not all perfect stories are perfect.

This story represented well our shortcomings, our disparities, our faults, our adult lives which aren't so perfect. The characters represent well our weaknesses and strengths, our disappointments and then what we could do to actually become who we are. I just love how character driven this story is. Multiple characters that work out really good. I say, amazingly written.

Each of the character has been well represented. There's both character growth and the plot is well etched out. The ending is almost like a fairy tale. It's perfect.

Trigger warnings for suicide and suicidal acts, anxiety, infidelity.

Treat yourself with this book! I love both the Atria and the Penguin editions!!!🖤

I was so so so anxiously waiting for this one 🧐😳😲 and yes, this book is sooooo well done!!!!

I am so happy I ended up rating it a perfect 5 🌟 a day after reading it. And I am so glad I didn't write the review just after I finished reading it.