Often I Am Happy by Jens Christian Grøndahl

Often I Am Happy

Jens Christian Grøndahl

176 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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This elegant and nuanced literary gem explores the intricacies of friendship, secrets, and two marriages, for fans of The Dinner and Dept. of Speculation. "Often I am happy and yet I want to cry; / For no heart fully shares my joy." -- B.S. Ingem...

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Community Reviews Summary of 162 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 87%
sad 50%
inspiring 12%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 42%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.55

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