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amy_ajva's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 46%

DNF. I just don't think I am in the right head space for all the flowery and superfluous language. I did enjoy some imagery in the half I read, but I am setting it down. I am not feeling connected to any characters. 
funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
emotional reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional reflective relaxing slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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bookaddictpnw's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 5%

Not interested in story 
emotional funny hopeful slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

Beautifully written!!!

The audiobook, read by Dermot Crowley, adds plenty to the book’s already ample charm. I will carry “This Is Happiness” in my heart for quite a while.

What a sweet story. I so enjoyed the writing style and the meandering life in small town Ireland. The problem was with me - I think my modern day brain wants to go too fast. Towards the end I felt myself skipping descriptions and felt impatient with the plodding storyline.