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A review by categj
How to Be Happy by Eleanor Davis
4.0
The illustrations in How to Be Happy are amazing — the bold colours, the gorgeous linework — every page* is a delight to behold. I feel that the movement and emotion of Davis' artwork is the best part of this book.
Don't be fooled by the title or the gorgeous cover art — this book is NOT a guide book to happiness!
I found the stories quirky, weird and thought-provoking although I feel that I may have missed the point in many of the pieces. I definitely felt a lot of emotion as I was reading through this book — sadness, loneliness and hopelessness were the major feelings I experienced even as I marveled at the beautiful images. Perhaps that was the author's intent — to evoke an understanding of human longing, to find happiness, to belong.
All in all, I liked this book a lot. I feel that it is a book that I can revisit many times and experience a deeper understanding with each re-reading.
*well, almost every page — some, while exquisitely produced, were a little disconcerting — the fox tale comes to mind.
Don't be fooled by the title or the gorgeous cover art — this book is NOT a guide book to happiness!
I found the stories quirky, weird and thought-provoking although I feel that I may have missed the point in many of the pieces. I definitely felt a lot of emotion as I was reading through this book — sadness, loneliness and hopelessness were the major feelings I experienced even as I marveled at the beautiful images. Perhaps that was the author's intent — to evoke an understanding of human longing, to find happiness, to belong.
All in all, I liked this book a lot. I feel that it is a book that I can revisit many times and experience a deeper understanding with each re-reading.
*well, almost every page — some, while exquisitely produced, were a little disconcerting — the fox tale comes to mind.