The Architecture of Happiness by Alain de Botton

The Architecture of Happiness

Alain de Botton

280 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

nonfiction philosophy reflective slow-paced

Description

Bestselling author Alain de Botton considers how our private homes and public edifices influence how we feel, and how we could build dwellings in which we would stand a better chance of happiness. In this witty, erudite look at how we shape, and a...

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Moods

informative 90%
reflective 70%
inspiring 43%
challenging 20%
relaxing 13%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 10%
emotional 6%

Pace

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medium 38%
fast 3%

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