Libby Award Nominee For Best Mystery (2023)
Happiness Falls
Happiness Falls
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ISBN: 9780571371488
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Happiness Falls is a captivating novel by Angie Kim that blends mystery, suspense, and family drama. It delves into the lives of the Parson family, a biracial Korean American family living in Virginia, whose world is turned upside down when their beloved father and husband, Adam, goes missing.
The story unfolds through the eyes of Mia, Adam's twenty-year-old daughter, who is home from college due to the pandemic. The disappearance is shrouded in mystery as the only witness is Adam's fourteen-year-old son, Eugene, who has autism and is nonverbal.
As the search for Adam intensifies, the Parson family grapples with their own demons and hidden secrets. Mia, known for her analytical and irreverent nature, takes it upon herself to investigate her father's disappearance, uncovering truths that challenge everything she thought she knew about her family.
Themes Explored in Happiness Falls
- Family bonds and communication: The novel explores the complexities of family relationships, particularly in the face of crisis. As the Parsons struggle to cope with Adam's absence, they are forced to confront their own shortcomings and reconnect with each other.
- The power of memory: Memory plays a significant role in Happiness Falls. Mia's quest to find her father involves piecing together fragments of the past, and the novel explores how our memories can be unreliable and subjective.
- The nature of reality: Happiness Falls delves into the question of what constitutes reality. As Mia delves deeper into the mystery, she begins to question everything she thought she knew about her father and her family.
Why You Should Read Happiness Falls
If you're looking for a suspenseful and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of family, memory, and reality, then Happiness Falls is a must-read. Angie Kim's masterful storytelling will keep you guessing until the very end, while her characters will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.
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