The Happy Couple by Naoise Dolan

The Happy Couple

Naoise Dolan

267 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Description

Meet the happy couple. Luke and Celine, are in mutual unrequited love with each other, set to marry in a year's time.The best man, Archie, is meant to want to move up the corporate ladder and on from his love for Luke; yet he stands where he is, a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 709 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
funny 60%
emotional 54%
lighthearted 29%
sad 16%
hopeful 10%
challenging 5%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
mysterious 3%
dark 2%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 32% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 35% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Average rating

3.72

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