Happiness by Aminatta Forna

Happiness

Aminatta Forna

320 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary nature emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Waterloo Bridge, London. Two strangers collide. Attila, a Ghanaian psychiatrist, and Jean, an American studying the habits of urban foxes. From this chance encounter in the midst of the rush of a great city, numerous moments of connections span ou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 495 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 70%
hopeful 52%
inspiring 25%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
sad 20%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
dark 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.79

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