Family dynamics can be complicated and messy from "summary" of Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
In every family, there are invisible threads that tie people together. These threads can be strong and unbreakable, like steel cables. They can also be fragile and easily frayed, like the delicate strands of a spider's web. But no matter how strong or fragile they may be, these threads are what hold families together through thick and thin. In the case of the characters in 'Anxious People', these family threads are pulled taut to the point of breaking. Secrets are kept hidden, resentments simmer just below the surface, and misunderstandings abound. Each member of the family is struggling with their own demons, their own fears and insecurities. And instead of coming together to support each other, they often end up pushing each other further away. The father who can't express ...
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