Reviews with content warning for Chronic illness - Happy Place

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mgreathouse's review

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challenging emotional sad 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

5.0

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jdanby's review against another edition

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emotional sad medium-paced

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

1.5

I’ve never read such a beautifully written book that I so thoroughly disliked. I was anxious and frustrated almost the entire time reading it. I love Emily Henry’s writing but this one just wasn’t for me.

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j_alvarez4's review against another edition

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adventurous funny tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

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mmohare's review against another edition

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emotional slow-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I thought this book dragged on for so long honestly struggled to finish it. I think some scenes were really impactful hence the 3.25 stars but as a whole I think it could have gotten to the point faster and done a little more show instead of telling rather than over explaining the message of the book idk

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g_monaghan's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful sad 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

5.0

Devasting
Inevitable
Poignant
Unnecessary self-sacrificial
Depression

I read a particulary gut-wrenching part whilst on public transport and had to pretend i was completely fine, what a travesty. For two smart people they sure are dumb

I think Emily Henry writes brilliant, honest, sharp and funny dialogue and will likely keep reading books by her, even if it turns out they are all different shades of the same story i think i would enjoy reading the same love story in different universes. Also big fan of the other friends in the group and insight into their/family dynamics.
The only downside is that this book is the epitome of the miscommunication trope *big sigh*

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taryn_g's review against another edition

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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

4.0

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rubisbooknook's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

This is one of those books that you pick up for a fun time and end up getting so much more. A truly beautiful story that touched every part of my soul. How can a book written by someone who doesn’t even know you have so many parts of you in it?! That’s the magic of reading and this story reminded of that.

On the surface this is a second chance romance between Harriet and Wynn who now have to pretend they are still together to save their friends’ vacation. And the love is definitely felt through the pages and they were the main force driving me to turn the pages. But it was also about friendship & family and trusting the important people in your life to keep loving you through the hard times and all of the changes life brings. About allowing relationships to evolve. And about finding your own happiness.

It has that lighthearted rom-com feeling, but prepare for some hard hitting emotional moments too. There were moments that tore up my heart and took a few crying breaks. But it’s so worth it in the end. Rest assured that there’s an HEA!

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amandamarieger's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful 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

My heart ached through most of this book, but I loved it anyway. It’s only not a 5-star book for me because the miscommunication that led to the whole mess was so silly it seemed almost unrealistic. But still - so good.

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marisabenn's review against another edition

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funny 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

4.0

I wanted to love this. I tried to love this. It was good, not great.

I liked Harriet's humor and that was about it for her. It was difficult to really connect with her.

I feel like everything could have been okay if literally every single person COMMUNICATED with one another. It was miscommunication after miscommunication.

Not my favorite. But not horrible. Just pretty meh.

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