A review by hollyenglish
Happiness by Aminatta Forna

reflective 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? It's complicated

2.0

I really wanted to like this book more. There are lots of good ideas here but I found the writing style a bit stiff for me and the plot is very slow and meandering. The flashbacks slowed things down even more.