The Illicit Happiness of Other People by Manu Joseph

✅ Genre - Dark Humor

✅ 268 pages

✅ summary -

The novel revolves around Ousep Chacko, a struggling cartoonist in Chennai, India, who is haunted by the mysterious death of his teenage son, Unni. Ousep becomes obsessed with discovering the truth behind Unni's life and death. As he delves into his son's drawings, journals, and secrets, he unravels a dark and thought-provoking tale of family, tragedy, and the pursuit of happiness in a world where reality and illusion are often intertwined. Manu Joseph's novel is a poignant exploration of the human condition, told with a touch of dark humor.