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Watson Renders The Human Experience With Pathos And Love. A. M. Homes, Author Of The Unfoldinga Posthumous Collection Of Beloved And NeverBeforeRead Stories From A Titan Of Contemporary Southern Fiction.Here Is A Generous Portion Of The Work Of A Swiftly Passing Lifetime. Bountiful Is The Deserving Page, Joy Williams Writes In Her Introduction To This Astonishing Selection Of Brad WatsonS Published And Unpublished Stories: Excellent, Assured, Funny, Startling, Heartbreaking, Wild, Full Of Freakish Flair And Melancholy RealismStories That Give Us A Glimpse Of Ourselves So Surprising, So Varied Yet Unequivocal, So Ruthlessly Complete, That It Does Awaken Us In Some Manner, If Not Protect Or Prepare Us.Brad Watson Was A Master Of Dark Comedy, Extraordinary Lyricism, Appalling Grotesquerie, And Unabashed Vulnerability; A Sublime Prose Stylist Whose Novels And Stories Drew Upon The Fecundity And Moodiness Of The South. Male Meltdown, Carrying With It The Possibility Of Being Saved By Dolly Parton Or Some Other Woman Or Maybe By Animal Friends, Is A Theme, As Is Young Love And Its Disillusionment, As Are Strange Neighbors Who Cannot Be Understood. A Leopard That Consumes Its Zookeeper, Pronghorn Antelope Tenderly Transporting The Poop Of Their Young, Insufferably Articulate Birds And Restless, Tolerant DogsThis Is Also EcoFiction Of A Very Peculiar Sort, In Which Nature Reassures, Transcends, And Finally Escapes Judging Or Being Judged By Us.RollerCoastering From The Mournful To The Comical (Sometimes In The Same Paragraph), WatsonS Work Is Both Embedded In A Literary Heritage Tied To Place And At Home In A Universal Literature Of The Absurd. His Stories Waltz With Lovely And Strange Melancholy, Infused With Wit And Astonishing Beauty. There Is Happiness Embodies The Twisted Hilarity And Undeniable Grace Of An Underrecognized Literary Genius.
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This collection is a gem! 'There Is Happiness' offers a wonderful escape with its selected stories. I loved the diversity of themes, and it really made my evenings special as I unwind with a cup of tea.
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Daniel Thompson
Mixed Feelings on This Collection
While I enjoyed some of the stories in 'There Is Happiness', a few felt a bit flat to me. The writing is nice, and there are definitely memorable characters, but not every story hit home. It's a decent read, just not for everyone.
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Carlos Mendoza
Not What I Expected
Honestly, I thought 'There Is Happiness' would be more uplifting based on the title. A couple of stories were quite insightful, but some felt a bit too somber for my taste. Still, the prose is good, just a mixed bag overall.
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Elena Garcia
Perfect for Cozy Nights In
I love curling up with 'There Is Happiness' on rainy days. The stories are a delightful mix, and the prose flows wonderfully. It’s a great collection if you’re looking for something to brighten your mood. Totally worth it!
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Amara Liu
A Joyful Read for Everyone
I picked up 'There Is Happiness' after hearing great things about it. The stories are beautifully written and really capture a range of emotions. I found myself smiling throughout several pieces, and I think it's perfect to gift to friends who love uplifting tales.
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