More Happy Than Not, Adam Silvera
More Happy Than Not, Adam Silvera
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More Happy Than Not

Author: Adam Silvera

Narrator: Ramón de Ocampo

Unabridged: 8 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 06/02/2015


Synopsis

In his twisty, gritty, profoundly moving debut—called “mandatory reading” by the New York Times—Adam Silvera brings to life a charged, dangerous near-future summer in the Bronx.In the months after his father’s suicide, it’s been tough for 16-year-old Aaron Soto to find happiness again—but he’s still gunning for it. With the support of his girlfriend Genevieve and his overworked mom, he’s slowly remembering what that might feel like. But grief and the smile-shaped scar on his wrist prevent him from forgetting completely.When Genevieve leaves for a couple of weeks, Aaron spends all his time hanging out with this new guy, Thomas. Aaron’s crew notices, and they’re not exactly thrilled. But Aaron can’t deny the happiness Thomas brings or how Thomas makes him feel safe from himself, despite the tensions their friendship is stirring with his girlfriend and friends. Since Aaron can’t stay away from Thomas or turn off his newfound feelings for him, he considers turning to the Leteo Institute’s revolutionary memory-alteration procedure to straighten himself out, even if it means forgetting who he truly is.Why does happiness have to be so hard?“Silvera managed to leave me smiling after totally breaking my  heart. Unforgettable.”—Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens AgendaA Booklist Editor's Choice of 2015 • Finalist: ABA Best Young Adult Novel • Los Angeles Public Library Best Teen Books of 2015 • Paste Magazine's #1 YA Novel of 2015

About Adam Silvera

Adam Silvera is the No.1 international bestselling author of They Both Die at the End and many more novels. He was born and raised in New York City and now writes full-time in Los Angeles.


Reviews

Goodreads review by jessica on March 03, 2019

i seem to have found myself unintentionally reading silveras bibliography in reverse chronological order and his books just keep getting sadder and sadder. but there is something in that sadness he creates. something living. something real. its something that makes you realise that heartbreak is goo......more

Goodreads review by Becky on December 26, 2013

THIS BOOK. I'm getting choked up just thinking about it. I'll avoid posting details for now, but suffice it to say that: 1. Aaron's voice is pitch-perfect, and it's impossible to read this book without falling in love with him. 2. It is full of surprises and twists and emotional highs and lows, to the......more

Goodreads review by Thomas on June 27, 2015

Reading More Happy Than Not and witnessing the SCOTUS decision on gay marriage has made me a super emotional wreck this week, in the best way possible. This book may even tie Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe for my favorite YA book, and if anyone here has read my review of Sa......more

Goodreads review by Jesse (JesseTheReader) on April 20, 2016

DON'T MIND ME, JUST OVER HERE DROWNING IN MORE HAPPY THAN NOT FEELS. (full video review to come!)......more

Goodreads review by Brian on August 05, 2021

Adam Silvera's writing immediately absorbed me into the life of Aaron Soto--a troubled youth anxious to lose his virginity. The premise of the book revolves around the Leteo Institute's memory procedure - an obvious comparison to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. So the blurb piqued my interest......more