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Happiness Falls

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Happiness Falls by Angie Kim is a deeply moving and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of family dynamics, resilience, and the quest for truth. When Mia Parkson's stay-at-home dad goes missing, her world is thrown into chaos. The only potential clue lies with her... Read More
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Happiness Falls

A gripping, heart-wrenching, missing-person story, Happiness Falls is about family, the pursuit of happiness and how far we go to protect the ones we love.

A gripping, heart-wrenching, missing-person story, Happiness Falls is about family, the pursuit of happiness and how far we go to protect the ones we love.

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Happiness Falls by Angie Kim is a deeply moving and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of family dynamics, resilience, and the quest for truth.

When Mia Parkson's stay-at-home dad goes missing, her world is thrown into chaos. The only potential clue lies with her nonverbal teenage brother, Eugene, who cannot communicate what he might have seen. As the police struggle to find leads, and her mother and twin brother grapple to hold the family together, Mia dives headfirst into the mystery.

Driven by her analytical mind and determination, Mia gains access to critical clues about her father's disappearance. As she unravels the mystery, she discovers secrets that challenge her perceptions and force her to confront uncomfortable truths. The story unfolds with gripping tension, raising the stakes as Mia's impulsive actions begin to endanger her family's safety.

Angie Kim masterfully weaves a narrative that is both suspenseful and intimate, exploring themes of communication, the bonds of family, and the lengths one will go to for those they love. The characters are richly drawn, each dealing with their own struggles while providing a profound portrait of humanity.

Praise for Happiness Falls:

"The most moving and humbling portrait of humanity I've read in quite some time." - MARY BETH KEANE

"I loved this book." - GABRIELLE ZEVIN

"Stunning!" - JO BROWNING WROE

"Superlative" - DAVID BALDACCI

Happiness Falls is an unforgettable journey that captures the essence of familial love and the enduring hope that can emerge even in the darkest of times. Angie Kim's beautifully crafted prose and compelling storytelling make this a must-read for anyone searching for a novel that resonates long after the final page is turned.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571371488

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Export - Airside ed

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 495g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Angie Kim moved as a preteen from Seoul, South Korea, to the suburbs of Baltimore. After graduating from Interlochen Arts Academy, she studied philosophy at Stanford University and attended Harvard Law School, where she was an editor of the Harvard Law Review. Her debut novel, Miracle Creek, won the Edgar Award, the ITW Thriller Award, the Strand Critics' Award, and the Pinckley Prize and was named one of the best books of the year by Time, The Washington Post, Kirkus Reviews, and the Today show. Angie Kim lives in northern Virginia with her family.

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