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A review by bobinsbooknook
Happy Place by Emily Henry
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
3.5
It’s been a little while since I’ve picked up a ‘cookie-cutter’ Rom-com book, and whilst it took a bit of time to embrace the cheesy dialogue … I found myself actually quite enjoying the book and smiling along with it.
The plot itself wasn’t anything special or groundbreaking and i’m not that keen on the miscommunication trope. That being said, in this case it was an ‘easy-to-accept’ approach as the miscommunication it’s could be quite understandable in the circumstance … even if a bit annoying and did feel a bit drawn out and diluted the plot in places.
I think the real highlight of this book was the characters themselves! I really enjoyed the way each relationship of friendship, family and lovers were written as they grow and changed over time… and in doing so how this was reflected in each characters own personal development - and visa versa.
For me this was a one day easy-read book which had moments which made me giggle and think fondly of my own friends and family … though nothing overly special about the book to warrant a higher rating in my opinion, still one I enjoyed.
The plot itself wasn’t anything special or groundbreaking and i’m not that keen on the miscommunication trope. That being said, in this case it was an ‘easy-to-accept’ approach as the miscommunication it’s could be quite understandable in the circumstance … even if a bit annoying and did feel a bit drawn out and diluted the plot in places.
I think the real highlight of this book was the characters themselves! I really enjoyed the way each relationship of friendship, family and lovers were written as they grow and changed over time… and in doing so how this was reflected in each characters own personal development - and visa versa.
For me this was a one day easy-read book which had moments which made me giggle and think fondly of my own friends and family … though nothing overly special about the book to warrant a higher rating in my opinion, still one I enjoyed.
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol