The No. 1 New York Times bestseller, now a Netflix TV Series

In a small town in Sweden it appears to be an ordinary day. But look more closely, and you'll see a masked figure approaching a bank…

Two hours later, chaos has descended. An attempted robbery has developed into a hostage situation - with the offender refusing to voice their demands.

Fear turns to irritation for the seven strangers trapped inside. If this is to be their last day on earth, shouldn't it be more dramatic?

But as the minutes tick by, they begin to suspect that the criminal holding them hostage might be more in need of rescuing than they are...

About Fredrik Backman

Number 1 New York Times bestseller

Fredrik Backman

made his literary debut in 2012 with the global sensation A Man Called Ove - now a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks. Wickedly funny, touching and wise, Fredrik Backman's novels are odysseys of the ordinary man and woman, and stunningly moving tales of everyday courage. Up to now, Fredrik Backman has written seven highly acclaimed novels, two heartfelt novellas about life and love, and one non-fiction book about parenthood. His books have sold more than 18 million copies in 46 languages and the Swedish film adaption of A Man Called Ove was nominated for two Academy Awards. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden, with his wife and two children.

«A brilliant and comforting read»,

— Matt Haig

«Funny, compassionate and wise. An absolute joy»,

— A.J. Pearce

«I laughed, I sobbed, I recommended it to literally everyone I know»,

— Buzzfeed

«Captures the messy essence of being human»,

— Washington Post