A review by lindagreen
I Married You for Happiness by Lily Tuck

2.0

This book is designed to be a broken collection of memories – memories of a couple’s life together over many decades. Brought on by a tragic event, the memories are scattered and haphazard. While this is realistic it makes for difficult reading as I found it hard to follow along. The character was not likeable – she too seemed far removed from the memories and the events seem to unfold like a heartless obituary rather than scenes a loved one would remember. I think that had I been introduced to her better or perhaps the scenes crafted with more tenderness then I would have been able to enjoy this more. Now, it maybe that the mathematical mind works this way – this formulaic, lack of emotional response. But I’d venture to guess that most readers don’t read in that manner and, for them, it will be difficult to get into this book.