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A review by kristianawithak
Like Happiness by Ursula Villarreal-Moura
4.0
Like Happiness, by Ursula Villarreal-Moura, debuts today! I am so excited for others to read this book. I absolutely loved it. I think my favorite trope is ‘person becomes disillusioned with life goals’. What’s your favorite niche trope?
Like Happiness dissects the predatory relationship between a famous writer and his devoted younger fan. The story is told through the fan’s, now older, perspective. Through a letter written to the artist mixed in with flashbacks, the reader dives into their relationship and long history. I love that the writer is not really the center of the novel. His ”genius” is in the wings and the Tatum Vega is at the center.
The novel questions power dynamics in relationship, what predatory relationships look like, but not just in a physical way. It also delves into betrayal, idolization. I read this at the same time as Anita de Monte Laughs Last and I think they are a great compliment to one another. Both discuss art, creators, and women.
Like Happiness dissects the predatory relationship between a famous writer and his devoted younger fan. The story is told through the fan’s, now older, perspective. Through a letter written to the artist mixed in with flashbacks, the reader dives into their relationship and long history. I love that the writer is not really the center of the novel. His ”genius” is in the wings and the Tatum Vega is at the center.
The novel questions power dynamics in relationship, what predatory relationships look like, but not just in a physical way. It also delves into betrayal, idolization. I read this at the same time as Anita de Monte Laughs Last and I think they are a great compliment to one another. Both discuss art, creators, and women.