I enjoyed this novel about a bank robber who was foiled during the attempt and takes refuge in a nearby apartment building where an apartment is being shown during an open house. The bank robber takes everyone in the apartment hostage for an afternoon, but eventually releases them; however, when the police storm the building, there's no one there. The book details how the two policemen investigate the robbery and hostage situation while they await more experienced detectives from Stockholm. They interview everyone involved but cannot get straight answers from any of the witnesses. This is a comic novel that is also charming and heartwarming. The characters are silly and fun, but also sincere and likeable. This is the second Backman novel that I've read (after Britt-Marie was Here), and he has a penchant for eccentric characters and quirky plots. A lot of fun to read!
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