The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well by Meik WikingMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I don't usually like books like these, so I entered this with a little bit of skepticism. That's probably a good thing, because there are some things the book does and some things the book doesn't do. If you go in with the wrong expectations, you will be disappointed.
It isn't revolutionary. It isn't groundbreaking. It isn't lots of science or a lot of history or a lot of information. It isn't heartwarming stories. It isn't any of those things you would expect from a book.
But, it'll make you feel nice. The book's weight is perfect, the pages are the perfect colour, the font is perfect and it's relaxing to read it. It feels nice to hold it. It's just...cosy. The book feels cosy. Which is something I've never said about another book or felt about another book.
The content is okay. It is slightly funny, mostly happy and feels like a mix of life tips, information about Denmark and recipes. It's all focused around hygge (no surprise there), but it weaves in and out of the topic, very peacefully and calmly. It's nice. A lot of the tips are very limited in application, some you probably won't be able to do unless you're Danish.
Here's the problem with reviewing this now. I can't say if this made me happier because I've just read it. If it does, it deserves 5 stars. If it doesn't, 4 is probably a bit generous. Still, while reading the book, I took up a few bits of advice and I felt happier immediately. So, maybe there's something to this hygge thing after all.
Give it a shot. It's a quick read, and if it changes your life...well, that's a shot worth taking, right?
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