The Happy Couple by Naoise Dolan

The Happy Couple

Naoise Dolan

288 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ emotional funny reflective medium-paced
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An intimate, sharply funny novel about a couple heading toward their wedding, and the three friends who may draw them apartMeet Celine and Luke. For all intents and purposes, the happy couple.Luke (a serial cheater) and Celine (more inter­ested in...

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Moods

reflective 70%
funny 59%
emotional 51%
lighthearted 25%
sad 18%
hopeful 8%
tense 7%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
relaxing 4%
mysterious 3%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 32% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Average rating

3.65

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