“Praise for this heartwarming and humorous tale:
– Matt Haig hails it as a brilliant and comforting read.
– A.J. Pearce finds it funny, compassionate, and wise, an absolute joy.
– The Guardian commends its surefooted insight into the absurdity, beauty, and ache of life.
– BuzzFeed raves about it, laughing and sobbing, and recommending it to everyone.
– The Washington Post celebrates its ability to capture the messy essence of being human.
Get ready to be enchanted by the No. 1 New York Times bestseller from the internationally bestselling author of ‘A Man Called Ove,’ with over 15 million copies sold worldwide.
On New Year’s Eve, House Tricks estate agents are hosting an open viewing in a posh apartment when an inept bank robber stumbles in and, in a surprisingly polite manner, takes everyone hostage.
For Anna-Lena and Roger, who are busy acquiring apartments to mend their marriage, this unexpected event becomes an interesting topic of conversation.
For Julia and Ro, expectant parents fraught with worry, it adds yet another layer of anxiety.
Zara, a lonely bank manager, only wanted to enjoy the view.
Meanwhile, 87-year-old grandmother Estelle seems quite pleased with the company…
As the police gather outside, these anxious strangers find themselves huddled together, trying to make the best of a truly sticky situation. But could it be that they share more in common than they initially realize?”
