Happy Unfortunate by Robert Silverberg is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human emotions and desires. The story follows a group of individuals who have experienced a strange phenomenon: whenever they feel intense happiness, something tragic happens to counteract it.

Silverberg's writing is both evocative and engaging, drawing readers into the inner workings of his characters' minds as they navigate the ups and downs of their peculiar predicament. The novel raises profound questions about the nature of happiness, the balance of joy and sorrow in life, and the ways in which we cope with adversity.

Overall, Happy Unfortunate is a compelling read that will leave readers pondering its themes long after they have finished the last page. Silverberg's storytelling is masterful, and his characters are deeply relatable, making this a book that is sure to resonate with a wide range of readers.

Book Description:
Here are two early stories by the well known SF Author Robert Silverberg. The Happy Unfortunate was published first in Amazing Stories in 1957 and explores the angst caused when the human race reaches into space but at the cost of needing to breed a new species; specialized 'spacers' who can withstand the tremendous rigors of acceleration. The Hunted Heroes was published in Amazing stories a year earlier, in 1956. It is a futuristic story that holds great hope for the resilience of the human race after the war destroys most of the world.