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3.26 AVERAGE
3.26 AVERAGE
Another gentle read, this time about a psychiatrist’s desire to figure out what happiness is. Throughout the book, we see him go to various countries (which are mostly never named, though it’s heavily implied what the countries are) and talk to different people, compiling a list of what happiness is - and isn’t! - as he goes.
Would I read it again? Probably not. But I’ll likely watch the movie!
Would I read it again? Probably not. But I’ll likely watch the movie!
Enjoyable mini read. Was a book find that found me when I needed it. :)
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was an entertaining, easy read. I enjoyed it partly because the style reminded me of a slightly more adult-oriented Lemony Snicket. I'd be interested in reading more of the series at some point.
It's a good subway reed. I like that I did not need to commit much time to reading a chapter. Hector is delightful but flawed, and That made the book a nice book to just sit down with and think about for a few minutes at a time.
Not too deep. Didn't change my life. But made me smile, and sometimes that's all I want from a book.
My star rating is probably half a star more. 3 1/2. It's just not quite a 4, for what that's worth.
Not too deep. Didn't change my life. But made me smile, and sometimes that's all I want from a book.
My star rating is probably half a star more. 3 1/2. It's just not quite a 4, for what that's worth.
I really didn't like this one and I wanted to so badly. *Spoilers* It's about this super privileged guy who is seeking "happiness." He starts off by cheating and falling in love with a hooker. Not impressed by this move at all. Its so selfish. The whole story reminded me of eat pray love. Superficial rich guy seeks external sources of happiness funded by his seemingly endless wealth. It wasn't nearly insightful as I had hoped it would be.
This is one of those rare times that I actually enjoyed the movie more than the book.
Um...I can't. I don't even know where to begin? Was it the actual translation or the story line? I've hit a slump with books lately--everyone I touch is a complete dud
A small, lovely book, written with such a simplicity that it could almost be addressed to a child.