This Is Happiness - The Library of the Uncommons

400 pages

English language

Published 2019

ISBN:: 978-1-63557-420-3
Goodreads:: 42972008

‘This is Happiness’ Is a coming of age story set in a small rural town in Ireland, a town which is anticipating the introduction of electricity to its inhabitants. Early in the book we are given descriptions of a cast of characters from the township. At the outset I fell in love with the characters, particularly the main protagonist, a young man sent to live with his grandparents. As the story unfolds we see him negotiating love, friendship and life.

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ahynes1 reviewed This Is Happiness by Niall Williams

Review of 'This is Happiness' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

I read History Of The Rain by Niall Williams and figured I would enjoy This Is Happiness as well. I did. The book wonderfully explores the relationships between people in a rainy part of western Ireland as the area was getting electric energy. It points to a simpler time where relationships were just as complicated and beauty and happiness could be found unexpectedly. It is very much a feel good story that is a much needed enjoyable read.