Happiness: A Novel of Love, Loss, and the Search for Meaning by Aminatta Forna

About the Novel

Aminatta Forna's Happiness is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. The story follows the journey of Attila, a young woman from Sierra Leone who has lost everything in the country's brutal civil war.

Happiness: A Novel

by Aminatta Forna

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
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File size	:	1969 KB
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Print length	:	321 pages

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Attila flees to London, where she struggles to adjust to a new life and come to terms with the trauma she has experienced. She meets a diverse group of people, including a British doctor named Richard, who helps her to heal and find her way in the world.

As Attila navigates the complexities of her new life, she grapples with questions about identity, belonging, and the meaning of happiness. Forna's writing is both lyrical and unflinching, and she paints a vivid portrait of the human condition in all its beauty and pain.

Themes of Happiness

Happiness explores a number of themes, including:

• The power of love - Love is a powerful force that can help us to overcome adversity and find meaning in life.
• The importance of resilience - Life is full of challenges, but we can overcome them by developing resilience and never giving up on our dreams.
• The search for meaning - We all need to find meaning in our lives, and this can be a lifelong journey.

Critical Reception

Happiness has received critical acclaim for its powerful storytelling, beautiful writing, and thought-provoking themes. It has been praised by critics as a "masterpiece" and a "must-read" novel.

"A powerful and moving novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it."

"Forna's writing is lyrical and unflinching, and she paints a vivid portrait of the human condition in all its beauty and pain."

About the Author

Aminatta Forna is a Sierra Leonean-Scottish writer. She is the author of four novels, including Happiness, which won the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book (Africa). Forna's work has been translated into more than 20 languages.

Forna is a powerful voice for peace and reconciliation in Africa. She is the founder of the Aminatta Forna Foundation, which supports education and peacebuilding initiatives in Sierra Leone.

Happiness is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of love, loss, and the search for meaning. Forna's writing is both lyrical and unflinching, and she paints a vivid portrait of the human condition in all its beauty and pain. Happiness is a must-read novel for anyone who is interested in the human experience.

Happiness: A Novel

by Aminatta Forna

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Lending	:	Enabled
File size	:	1969 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	321 pages

FREE