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A review by thebooksatchel
Happy Place by Emily Henry
I've always wondered whom to recommend an Emily Henry book to and i've got the answer. If you are looking for a romance novel, this isn't for you. There's simply too much talking, emotions, character sketches at play rather than the formulaic 'introduce characters, kiss, sex, problems, make up, happily ever after'. But, if you are looking for a literary-ish (though not quite) book and does a lot of talking and has a slow burn romance that you keep wanting to get to the bottom of, then Emily Henry is for you. Think of it as romance with more meat. Like fully invested in so many things in addition to the love story. If I am craving a romance book, I would not pick up Emily Henry, but if I am craving a light hearted, heartwarming wholesome read, I would pick up an Emily Henry book.
Happy Place is a lovely story about second chances, and friendships, and our own flaws. It is heartwarming in a good way, tiring in the wait for progression. It is meaty in the way it makes you think of so many things of adult life, like friendship, memories, love, commitment but also lean in the way the conflicts are not big enough. (making you think why so much talking/reading is needed to arrive here. why aren't small problems resolved in lesser amounts of time). Enjoyable read. Nice to listen to on audio for a slow burn story of second chances.
Happy Place is a lovely story about second chances, and friendships, and our own flaws. It is heartwarming in a good way, tiring in the wait for progression. It is meaty in the way it makes you think of so many things of adult life, like friendship, memories, love, commitment but also lean in the way the conflicts are not big enough. (making you think why so much talking/reading is needed to arrive here. why aren't small problems resolved in lesser amounts of time). Enjoyable read. Nice to listen to on audio for a slow burn story of second chances.