Mia is desperate to know what happened to her father. He went out for a walk with her brother Eugene like they had done many times before, except this time he simply didn’t come back. After a missing person report is filed, the police learn that Eugene was the last person to see their father and he is needed for questioning. Extracting details from Eugene will prove to be problematic, as Angelman syndrome severely affects his ability to communicate.
At times this novel reads like a textbook . . . don’t let that turn you off because it’s in the best possible way. I was not at all aware of the struggles that these individuals and families face. It’s fun to learn a thing or two during a well-told story and I think this novel will be a great pick for book groups . . . there’s plenty to unpack and discuss. While turning the pages of this book, I’m reminded that sometimes the journey is the destination. I recommend this book to fans of suspense, mysteries, and domestic thrillers.
I’d like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of Happiness Falls for my unbiased evaluation. 4 stars
