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 _______ 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?