A Way to Be Happy
A Way to Be Happy by Caroline Adderson, published by Biblioasis in 2024, is a collection of short stories that explores the complexities of happiness through the lives of diverse characters. With 240 pages, this edition presents narratives that delve into the struggles and triumphs of individuals seeking fulfillment in various circumstances, from addiction to separation and historical challenges.
Readers will encounter a range of compelling situations, including a pair of addicts who rob parties to fund their recovery, a woman experiencing a transformative visitation in a small town, and a Russian hitman confronting his past. The stories reflect on the nature of happiness and the influence of relationships, showcasing characters who navigate conflicts that span the ordinary and the extraordinary. This collection is a thoughtful examination of the human experience, emphasizing the interconnectedness of lives in the pursuit of joy.
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Longlisted for the 2024 Giller Prize – A Globe 100 Best Book of 2024 – A CBC Best Fiction Book of the Year
Short stories about disparate characters consider what it means to find happiness.
On New Year’s Eve, a pair of addicts robs a string of high-end parties in order to fund their own recovery. A recently separated woman relocates to a small northern town, where she receives a life-changing visitation, and a Russian hitman, suffering from a mysterious lung ailment, retrieves long-buried memories of his past. In the nineteenth century, a disparate group of women coalesce in the attempt to aid a young girl in her escape from a hospital for the insane. These are but some of the remarkable characters who populate these stories, all of them grappling with conflicts ranging from mundane to extraordinary. Caroline Adderson’s A Way to Be Happy considers what it means to find happiness–and how often it comes through the grace of others.
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