Review of Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014) by Kris H — 11 Apr 2015

Love what it had to say about happiness yet I just found his character unbelievable.

This review of Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014) was written by Kris H on 11 Apr 2015.

Hector and the Search for Happiness has generally received positive reviews.

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