Reviews

Pessoas que Conhecemos nas Férias by Emily Henry

mlk128's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

3.75

bree_mck's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

3.25

I may be biased as a girl whose boyfriend has a girl best friend that he travels with, lol. I also just don't think I'm into the friends to lovers trope. 

Croatia drama was built up the entire book, and the reveal was kind of a snooze. I also didn't like how
 

after Palms Springs, Poppy and Alex weren't officially together yet. I thought they already expressed their love? And it got even worse when Poppy flew to Ohio and gave a speech only to be "rejected" AGAIN... like how many times can two people fumble each other? I also found the therapy stuff kind of out of left field. I know she had some unresolved trauma from middle school bullies, but I really didn't get the impression that she was unhappy with her current life... until chapter 35 or so after Palm Springs when we are explicitly told she's unhappy with her life.

 I'm glad they ended up together, but

I just didn't find the characters as lovable as in Happy Place or in TJR rom coms.

Still, I found it reasonably enjoyable and would try another EH book

makenzieblack002's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-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

zoedake's review against another edition

5.0

1/20/22: not this book title changing? what??

The cutest!! This was such a great feel good story. It wasn’t anywhere as predictable as some of the others similar to it and it had great character development and enough lil twists so you don’t see the next thing coming. Would definitely recommend :)

lauraveve's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

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

2.75

It’s cute, but super slow. I feel like this book could’ve been much shorter. 

ashmariekraus's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.5

ameliamonet's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 stars

didn't really care about the characters ngl but the monologue about being an adult hit harddd. also really enjoyed the way you expect them to not talk for two years because of a big fight when really they just drifted apart. i now crown emily henry as the queen of writing realistic books.

samikeena's review against another edition

4.0

-4 stars-

Read via Audiobook.
I really enjoyed the friends to lovers romance in this book. It was written so naturally and not forced. The characters were relatable and they seem like a blast to go on vacation with.

bookishgymgirl's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 ⭐️ I loved this book! The slow burn was slowwwwww but built up a great amount of tension and angst! Gave One Day vibes but obvs better seeing as I DNFd that and loved this!

versky8's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0