Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Happy Place by Emily Henry

535 reviews

zikeyag's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Agghhhh!! I loved it, even though it tortured me. I laughed a lot and teared up a little. I like how the story unfolded and gave us a glimpse into each friend’s personality and quirks. There was strong character development of Harriet of course, but the author did a great job of letting us get to know Wyn even though he tried to hide himself from Harriet. Self discovery, love, and evolving friendships is all apart of growing up and transitioning from college to adult life. I believe the author captured this well. There are growing pains, but eventually you find a new “happy place”.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent

_meganrose's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This is my first Emily Henry read, and I can see why she is such a popular author. I love her effortlessly poetic writing style and spin on storytelling. Really enjoyed this! Perfect feel-good read for heading into Spring/Summertime.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Alcohol, Terminal illness, Pregnancy, Mental illness, and Chronic illness

tabea1409's review

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, Vomit, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Cursing

dms3899's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

emmysforeverbooked's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I think Emily Henry was in my house, studying me and picking apart my brain when coming up with Harriet's character.

As the younger sister who craves parental acceptance and as an extrovert who is forced to be an introvert, this book hit so close to home. So many things that Harriet felt about her home life are things that I struggle with too. The fear of losing your friends so you just push them away to get it over with is also so close to home.

I can't thank EmHen enough for writing this and for me being able to read it during a chapter of my life where I needed it most.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent and Grief

Minor: Alcohol and Drug use

jevette15's review against another edition

hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol

Moderate: Death of parent

marereadss's review

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief and Death of parent

gcoulsxn's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcohol, Mental illness, and Drug use

Minor: Pregnancy

thehannahclaire's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Sexual content

Minor: Pregnancy, Drug use, and Cursing

kelisabeth's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, Pregnancy, Grief, Terminal illness, Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Mental illness