Happiness

In Aminatta Forna's evocative novel, an American scientist, Jean, and a Ghanaian psychologist, Attila, find their lives intertwined in London as they embark on a quest to locate a missing boy named Tano. Their chance meeting, sparked by a fox crossing Waterloo Bridge, leads to a collaborative search involving the city’s network of immigrant workers. As they navigate themes of trauma, loss, and cultural connection, their friendship deepens, prompting reflections on happiness and the bonds that unite us all amidst the bustle of urban life.