Happiness
Happiness
Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1969
Book Brief
BetaShort Story Collection • Fiction
Ireland • Mid-20th Century
1969
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In "Happiness" by Mary Lavin, a chance encounter leads a grieving widow and her young son toward an unexpected moment of connection. This brief yet profound experience offers a glimmer of hope and understanding, shedding light on the complexities of loss and human interaction.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Mary Lavin’s collection Happiness has received acclaim for its deeply human themes and lyrical prose. Critics praise Lavin's ability to convey complex emotions and everyday struggles with incredible nuance. However, some readers note that the pacing can be slow, and the stories occasionally feel too melancholic. Overall, it's considered a poignant exploration of life's intricacies.
Who Should Read Happiness?
A reader who would enjoy Mary Lavin's Happiness typically appreciates introspective literary fiction with rich character development and nuanced exploration of human emotions. Fans of Alice Munro's Dear Life and Colm Tóibín's Brooklyn will find Lavin's storytelling engaging and relatable, as it delves into the complexities of family dynamics and personal epiphanies.
Short Story Collection • Fiction
Ireland • Mid-20th Century
1969
Adult
18+ years
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