Publication Date: 01/02/2024 ISBN: 9780571371471 Category: Tag:

Happiness Falls

Angie Kim

Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication Date: 01/02/2024 ISBN: 9780571371471 Category: Tag:
Hardback

£16.99

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Heartbreaking, life-affirming, and fascinatingly philosophical all at once, Happiness Falls is an absolute marvel.

Mia Parkson’s brother Eugene has never been able to communicate with his family. With a dual diagnosis of Angelman’s Syndrome and autism, he is non-verbal and struggles with the fine motor skills he needs to type or point. So, when Mia’s dad goes missing and Eugene is the only witness, the Parksons are at a loss. The police are convinced Eugene is responsible for the disappearance, but Mia knows Eugene would never hurt Dad, and is determined to figure out what really happened. But when she goes digging into Dad’s belongings for clues, Mia quickly realises that her dad was not all that he seemed.

A deeply layered portrait of a family in crisis that expertly balances compelling story with linguistic and philosophical discussion. Perfect for fans of Celeste Ng and Jodi Picoult. – Nethmi

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‘A Brilliant, satisfying, compassionate mystery.’
GABRIELLE ZEVIN

‘Bittersweet, sensitive and moving.’
GUARDIAN

‘I can’t remember a book with more layers. . . I was riveted through the last page.’
JODI PICOULT

Mia Parkson’s life is turned upside down when her stay-at-home dad, the family’s anchor, goes missing. The only witness? Eugene – her younger, nonspeaking teenage brother.

As the Police struggle for leads, and her mother and twin brother struggle to keep things together at home, Mia gains access to key clues about her father’s disappearance. Headstrong, hyper analytical, and with secrets of her own, she decides to try and solve the case. But could Mia’s impulsive actions be putting her whole family in danger?

‘Gorgeous . a layered and innovative exploration of family, love, happiness, and race.’
JEAN KWOK

‘Stunning!’
JO BROWNING WROE

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