Publisher : Penguin (10 October 2021)
Language : EnglishPaperback : 416 pagesISBN-10 : 140593025XISBN-13 : 978-1405930253Item Weight : 428 gDimensions : 12.9 x 2.5 x 19.8 cm
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
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Its New Years 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, its something else to talk about.
For Julia and Ro, panicky parents-to-be, its 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?
