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A review by _scvvter
The Happy Couple by Naoise Dolan
funny
reflective
fast-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
4.75
I first found this book through the recommendation search feature of this app. I'm constantly use it to find books for my ever growing desired reading list.
Originally, I planned on buying it but that was stopped when I saw it on Libby with no wait time (every book I want has a wait time). So I grabbed it on Audio and gave it a listen.
This story follows Celine and Luke. The two believe they are in a happy relationships but there's a lot of...issues. As we jump through time and characters, a story of desire, love, and comitment unfolds.
I absolutely loved this novel. The first things is that the sense of humor really clicked for me. I am someone who is frequently drawn to stories that are labeled humorous in some way, shape, or form. This novel definetly holds that title.
Dolan also created such a beautiful story through these really fucked up queer people. They all have their own baggage, beliefs, and view points on the situation that leaves you constantly reanalyzing everything that's going on.Through this story, I thought I was going to hate Luke's point of view. I was dreading it. Celine, Archie, and Pheobe had me thinking he was going to be the worst. But I got to the section and I...empathised with him. Is he devoid of sin? Not even a little bit. He's a fucking awful person. However, Celine and Archie aren't saints either and have contributed to the situation they all find themselves in. Which plays into the themes of this novel.
I definetly enjoyed the conversation that Dolan brought up. About relationships, desires, sacrifice, and what is actually love. All of the characters in this novel have their own beliefs about Celine & Luke and their own relationships. None of it is perfect but it really makes you think about the people of your paste. How they saw your relationship with them and how you're the bad guy in you're own right.
Also, roud of applause for the narrators. Ayoola Smart and Bert Seymour really killed it!
Overally, this was a near-perfect thought provoking novel and a fun messy queer read.
Final Score: 9.5/10
Originally, I planned on buying it but that was stopped when I saw it on Libby with no wait time (every book I want has a wait time). So I grabbed it on Audio and gave it a listen.
This story follows Celine and Luke. The two believe they are in a happy relationships but there's a lot of...issues. As we jump through time and characters, a story of desire, love, and comitment unfolds.
I absolutely loved this novel. The first things is that the sense of humor really clicked for me. I am someone who is frequently drawn to stories that are labeled humorous in some way, shape, or form. This novel definetly holds that title.
Dolan also created such a beautiful story through these really fucked up queer people. They all have their own baggage, beliefs, and view points on the situation that leaves you constantly reanalyzing everything that's going on.
I definetly enjoyed the conversation that Dolan brought up. About relationships, desires, sacrifice, and what is actually love. All of the characters in this novel have their own beliefs about Celine & Luke and their own relationships. None of it is perfect but it really makes you think about the people of your paste. How they saw your relationship with them and how you're the bad guy in you're own right.
Also, roud of applause for the narrators. Ayoola Smart and Bert Seymour really killed it!
Overally, this was a near-perfect thought provoking novel and a fun messy queer read.
Final Score: 9.5/10
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use
Moderate: Toxic friendship
Minor: Racism