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The answer is no

The book we shall be reviewing today is The Answer Is No penned by Fredrik Backman . It is a humorous, fast-paced and slightly whimsical story with elements of satire and social commentary. Fredrik Backman is a Swedish author, blogger and columnist. He is known for his other books like A Man Called Ove and Anxious People . Grab your copy here The Answer Is No is a satire on society that shows how people behave when faced with small problems that slowly turn into bigger ones. It highlights how people are often more concerned about punishment rather than actually solving the crime itself. Instead of taking responsibility, authorities try to shift blame, which only creates more chaos. One small messy incident leads to another, and soon everything spirals out of control. The story also focuses on how people feel empty and simply wait for something, anything to happen in their lives. To fill that gap, they pick meaningless fights and create unnecessary drama just to feel important. I...