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A review by morganeua
Happy Place by Emily Henry
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
3.5
Three days before this book was due back in the library I tried to renew it, but it was on hold. So, I picked it up and started reading and I'm so glad I did! I finished it in three days and really enjoyed myself. If you're looking for something light and cozy to get lost in, this is a great choice.
My main critiques were: 1) I didn't have a solid picture of any of the characters in my head, despite this being a very character focused book; 2) I think it could've been 100 pages shorter and it would've been better; 3) I didn't love some of the writing style choices, like the main character repeating "you, you, you" in her head; 4) A lot of the plot was driven by people just not communicating and at times it felt a bit unrealistic how little they communicated with each other. Other than that, it was a fun book to get immersed in for three days! My favourite aspect of the book is that the characters' flaws and fears felt realistic.
The ultimate message of the book, I think, was to follow your heart - AKA to be true to yourself and others about what you want and then follow that want up with action. In the words of Harriet, "No one else's happiness is yours to grant... You need to find yours" (385).
My main critiques were: 1) I didn't have a solid picture of any of the characters in my head, despite this being a very character focused book; 2) I think it could've been 100 pages shorter and it would've been better; 3) I didn't love some of the writing style choices, like the main character repeating "you, you, you" in her head; 4) A lot of the plot was driven by people just not communicating and at times it felt a bit unrealistic how little they communicated with each other. Other than that, it was a fun book to get immersed in for three days! My favourite aspect of the book is that the characters' flaws and fears felt realistic.
The ultimate message of the book, I think, was to follow your heart - AKA to be true to yourself and others about what you want and then follow that want up with action. In the words of Harriet, "No one else's happiness is yours to grant... You need to find yours" (385).