A review by taliabasma
Happy Place by Emily Henry

funny hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I’m unsure how to rate this book. Did it make me *feel*? Yes absolutely. Did it frustrate me to no end? 100%! 

As someone in a LDR I think I emotionally connected with the struggles of that experience and ached at the thought of my partner being in the same position as Wyn brought me to actual tears. I think my issue is the lack of communication was painstakingly horrendous and slow and I wanted to yell at both Wyn and Harriet for their silent aching rather than just SAYING what they are thinking fully. Their half statements were infuriating especially when it was happening for the whole of the story. 

Henry’s novels read more like literary fiction, I know this and I respect the heck out of it which is why I always read her books but there’s something about them that can leave me unsatisfied unfortunately. I think for this one the main character, though repressed by family trauma, I could deal with her constant lack of communication. 
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