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A review by lynnedf
Happiness by Aminatta Forna
4.0
I will totally admit that I started this book and wondered "what am I reading?"
I didn't understand the first chapter about the wolves ... I couldn't understand the connection once I was introduced to Attila or to Jean. But I continued to read and was able to connect some dots; the thing I realized was that I really liked the characters - I liked where their stories were going, and I thought it was so well written I didn't want to put it down.
Honestly, I can't say that "the STORY" is the best one I have read. However, I can say that Attila's storyline was lovely to follow and Jean's storyline was also equally wonderful to follow - and when they connected it all made sense, but the book could have been all about Attila or all about Jean and I would have enjoyed it as well. Does that make sense?
The beauty in this book is how well developed their individual stories are - Aminatta Forna was able to create such vivid lives for each character, as well as each supporting character. She was able to bring the past and the present together in such a seamless way.
This is a book that speaks to a reader who loves to explore characters, who doesn't need high tension plots or twists and turns. This is a book for someone who likes to observe people and see what happens. I don't think it's going to get the hype it deserves, but I do think if someone takes the time to sit down and just read - you won't regret it.
Recommended read and thank you Netgalley for the advanced reader copy of this book in return for my honest review.
I didn't understand the first chapter about the wolves ... I couldn't understand the connection once I was introduced to Attila or to Jean. But I continued to read and was able to connect some dots; the thing I realized was that I really liked the characters - I liked where their stories were going, and I thought it was so well written I didn't want to put it down.
Honestly, I can't say that "the STORY" is the best one I have read. However, I can say that Attila's storyline was lovely to follow and Jean's storyline was also equally wonderful to follow - and when they connected it all made sense, but the book could have been all about Attila or all about Jean and I would have enjoyed it as well. Does that make sense?
The beauty in this book is how well developed their individual stories are - Aminatta Forna was able to create such vivid lives for each character, as well as each supporting character. She was able to bring the past and the present together in such a seamless way.
This is a book that speaks to a reader who loves to explore characters, who doesn't need high tension plots or twists and turns. This is a book for someone who likes to observe people and see what happens. I don't think it's going to get the hype it deserves, but I do think if someone takes the time to sit down and just read - you won't regret it.
Recommended read and thank you Netgalley for the advanced reader copy of this book in return for my honest review.