Happiness

Happiness is a beautifully written literary novel by Aminatta Forna that explores the unexpected connections between strangers, the meaning of happiness, and the resilience of the human spirit. Set in contemporary London, the story brings together Jean Turane, a biologist studying urban foxes, and Attila Asare, a psychiatrist specializing in trauma among refugees. As their lives intersect over the course of a few days, they confront questions of migration, loss, healing, identity, compassion, and belonging. Through richly drawn characters and thoughtful storytelling, the novel examines how people recover from adversity and find hope in unexpected places. Profound and emotionally resonant, Happiness is a compelling meditation on humanity, survival, and the search for meaning.