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What a lovely little book.
Hector was recently made into a movie, which is how I came to know of the novel.
Hector is a psychiatrist living a good, if dull life. Like many of his patients he is not feeling particularly happy, so he sets out on a trip around the world to try and discover what makes people happy.
The chapters are short and told in a tone used in childrens' books. I kept thinking that the book would lend itself to being read out loud. The target audience is definitely adults even though there is absolutely nothing in it that would offend younger readers.
I found myself smiling throughout and kept looking forward to reading it every time I had to put it down.
Highly recommended.
NOTE - This novel was originally published in French in 2002 and was translated to English and released by Penguin Group USA in 2010.
NOTE 2 - If you enjoyed the movie of Hector you may also like the Bill Murray version of The Razor's Edge.
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