A Good and Happy Child
A Good and Happy Child
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Virginia • 1980s
2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In A Good and Happy Child, a man experiences psychological distress triggered by the birth of his son. He visits a therapist to explore his haunted memories from childhood involving an imaginary friend. The novel intertwines themes of memory, faith, and fear, examining how past traumas impact a person's present life.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Unnerving
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
4,177 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
A Good and Happy Child by Justin Evans is praised for its suspenseful blend of psychological and supernatural elements. Reviewers appreciate its gripping narrative and atmospheric tension. Some critique the slow pacing and complex plot. The insightful exploration of childhood trauma resonates with readers, offering a thought-provoking yet chilling experience.
Who Should Read A Good and Happy Child?
A reader who enjoys A Good and Happy Child by Justin Evans likely appreciates psychological thrillers and supernatural elements. Fans of Stephen King's The Shining or Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House would find its eerie, suspenseful exploration of childhood trauma and demonic possession compelling.
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Mixed feelings
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A Good and Happy Child is the debut novel of author Justin Evans, released in 2007.
The novel was nominated for the First Novel Prize at the 2007 Crime Writer's Association awards.
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Justin Evans was inspired by his own life experiences and reflections on fatherhood when writing the book.
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Novel • Fiction
Virginia • 1980s
2007
Adult
18+ years
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