# Book Review: ‘I Want You to Be Happy,’ by Jem Calder

- Published: 2026-07-16T09:00:16Z
- Updated: 2026-07-17T21:48:08Z
- Section: Arts
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/books/i-want-you-to-be-happy-jem-calder.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Arts
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Jem Calder’s novel, “I Want You to Be Happy,” follows the flailing situationship between two aspiring writers with a 12-year age gap.

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