The Ha-Ha

Howard Kapostash has not spoken in thirty years. The small repertory of gestures and simple sounds that he uses to communicate lead most people to assume he is disturbed. No one understands that Howard is still the same man he was before his tragic injury. But when he agrees to help an old girlfriend by opening his home to her nine-year-old son, the presence of this nervous, resourceful boy in his life transforms Howard utterly. He is afforded a rare glimpse of life outside his shell? With all its exuberant joys and crushing sorrows.

A beautifully written and heart warming story

The protagonist is unlike any character I’ve ever read before and this story is a reminder of just how valuable human connection is. Can’t remember the last time I enjoyed a novel so thoroughly! Plus audio production was great.