Title: Happy That It's Not True
Author: Carlos Aleman
Genre: Fiction
Review:
This book was achingly sad...yet beautifully written. Told from the point of view from several characters, Carlos Aleman brings to life the story of a dysfunctional family. Although not very long in length (220 pages on my Nook), the novel covers the span of many years, and follows the path of various family members as they grow up from kids to adults.
Let me put this right up front: if you're looking for a happy read, don't look here. Life is harsh. Life isn't fair. Life can be sad. And Happy That It's Not True highlights all of that. Married to a Octavio, an active soldier, Adriana is the young mother of Cara and Alex. However, as Octavio isn't home often, Adriana can't help but feel she doesn't get to see her husband enough and soon their marriage becomes a wreck. As a result, they file a divorce and Adriana marries Luciano despite the fact Adriana knows she will always love Octavio in her heart.
