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More Happy Than Not

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More Happy Than Not is a novel that blends raw emotional realism with a touch of speculative science fiction. The story centers on Aaron Soto, a teenage boy living in the tough neighborhoods of the Bronx. Aaron is struggling to find happiness again following his father’s traumatic suicide and his own failed suicide attempt. In the midst of his recovery, Aaron meets Thomas, a young man who makes him begin to question everything about himself, including a sexual identity he has suppressed for the sake of those around him.

In Aaron’s world, there is a medical procedure from the Leteo Institute capable of erasing traumatic memories or unwanted identities from a person's brain. As Aaron’s internal conflict peaks and social pressure becomes unbearable, he considers undergoing the Leteo procedure. Aaron hopes that by forgetting the parts of himself deemed "wrong" or painful, he can finally be "more happy than not." However, the book poignantly explores whether forgetting the past is truly a solution for the future. It is a heart-wrenching tale of self-acceptance, grief, and the courage to face painful realities rather than erasing them. The author successfully illustrates how precious memories are—even the painful ones—in shaping who we truly are.

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Series Title

Novel

Call Number

823 SIL m

Publisher

New York : Soho Press., 2020

Collation

330 hlm.: 14 x 20 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-1-6412-9194-1

Classification

823

Content Type

text

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Edition

1

Subject(s)

Fiction (Fiksi)
Novel
Teenage Friendship
Identity
Grief
Mental Health
Memory Erasing
The Bronx

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