A review by cc_shelflove
Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

challenging hopeful mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Literary fiction (one of my favorites 🖤) + missing father + police investigation + legal proceedings + ANGIE FREAKIN' KIM.... you know you're getting a good book before you even start reading. Dad is missing, and we must find him. But what if the last person who saw Dad is our little brother, Eugene, who is nonspeaking due to his dual diagnosis of autism and mosaic Angelman syndrome. That's right. Our only witness to Dad's disappearance cannot even tell us what happened. Like that in Miracle Creek, the writing here is truly incredible. I can understand why it took four years for Kim to release another book, as you can tell this novel was a labor of love. It is packed with facts and experiences; Rome was not built in a day. There is a loose end that is never revealed, and although Kim clearly explains to the reader the reason for this conclusion, damn it, I wanted to know the truth! Hopefully we don't have to wait another four years for her next book, but I will if I have to. My overall thoughts: impressive and informational without being the least bit boring.
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