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A review by thomcat
100 Days of Happiness by Fausto Brizzi
4.0
A good December read, this book is about the death of the protagonist. Part philosopher, part realist, mostly an average guy who likes a warm donut. This was a best seller in Italy and the translation is fine, even poetic at times. It is also a pretty quick read.
The author does a great job describing places (and pastries), and the reader really gets to know the main character, along with his family, friends, and even the team he coaches in water polo. I especially liked the chitchat shop.
While this is very much the main character's story, some of his friends come across as caricatures. Some of the days are a bit repetitive. All that aside, it is a hard story to put down, and I enjoyed reading it. December is a good time to ponder death and life.
The author does a great job describing places (and pastries), and the reader really gets to know the main character, along with his family, friends, and even the team he coaches in water polo. I especially liked the chitchat shop.
While this is very much the main character's story, some of his friends come across as caricatures. Some of the days are a bit repetitive. All that aside, it is a hard story to put down, and I enjoyed reading it. December is a good time to ponder death and life.