A review by alexanderjamie
The Art of Joy by Goliarda Sapienza

emotional reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

The Art of Joy is an interesting book which probably could have been at least 100 pages shorter. The author certainly accomplishes their goals though I feel the middle (50-60%) is a bit boring

since our introductory characters all die

. Nonetheless, certainly a book which could have been in my ballpark (philosophical, historical, etc)— sad to be unable to rate it higher. 3.99/5