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Happy Place
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Feb 04, 2024
bookshelves: can-shit-on-paper-i-would-read-it, 0-in-my-library-read, low-or-no-steam, mainstream-fiction, the-big-miscommunication, 2-stars
2 Stars
I have loved all of Emily Henry’s previous books, and as per usual, I enjoyed the banter, the dialogue, and the setting…for the majority of the book…until it was like EH got tired and had someone ghostwrite the ending…outside of those things though…nope.
Harriet and Wyn were boring AF, although I was willing to work with them.
But I’m sorry, she lost me at the constant flashbacks, the needless miscommunication, the obnoxiously magical over the top friend group, and the complete lack of financial reality. It was all frustrating.
I could go on with numerous examples, like about how Sabrina’s dad is apparently loaded, but that at one point the four of them couldn’t find a place they could afford (??) among other things, but without getting too spoiler-y, I’ll just say three words.
Student. Fucking. Loans.
And pottery. Sorry, that’s five words.
The ending was just completely ridiculous. “I want to go on vacations with my friends.” You know what vacations require? Money, honey.
And don’t get me started on Wyn. For someone who said he loved her so much, he gave up pretty damned quick. And didn’t really fight at all to get her back.
Just not my favorite.
I have loved all of Emily Henry’s previous books, and as per usual, I enjoyed the banter, the dialogue, and the setting…for the majority of the book…until it was like EH got tired and had someone ghostwrite the ending…outside of those things though…nope.
Harriet and Wyn were boring AF, although I was willing to work with them.
But I’m sorry, she lost me at the constant flashbacks, the needless miscommunication, the obnoxiously magical over the top friend group, and the complete lack of financial reality. It was all frustrating.
I could go on with numerous examples, like about how Sabrina’s dad is apparently loaded, but that at one point the four of them couldn’t find a place they could afford (??) among other things, but without getting too spoiler-y, I’ll just say three words.
Student. Fucking. Loans.
And pottery. Sorry, that’s five words.
The ending was just completely ridiculous. “I want to go on vacations with my friends.” You know what vacations require? Money, honey.
And don’t get me started on Wyn. For someone who said he loved her so much, he gave up pretty damned quick. And didn’t really fight at all to get her back.
Just not my favorite.
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Reading Progress
August 11, 2022
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February 4, 2024
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February 4, 2024
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12.15%
"Can’t believe I’m just now reading this despite having it on my shelf since its release date lol. Oh well. Wanted to wait for the right mood."
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February 4, 2024
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Aug 12, 2022 05:16PM
Yep. I cannot imagine that she's going to be able to top "Book Lovers" but then again...
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Bookworman wrote: "Yep. I cannot imagine that she's going to be able to top "Book Lovers" but then again..."Yes, exactly lol..."then again..."
why can't we have it nowwwww.
h o l l i s wrote: "why can't we have it now."I know, right??!!
Well, I don't know if this will make you feel better BUT, I think you'll love her new book that's coming out in April. It's so fucking good that I can say I loved it almost as much as Book Lovers.
ahhh oh no im reading rn
Satsuki wrote: "Well, I don't know if this will make you feel better BUT, I think you'll love her new book that's coming out in April. It's so fucking good that I can say I loved it almost as much as Book Lovers."No need to feel better, but thank you 😊 and I’ve heard mixed things about Funny Story, but I’m glad you loved it!
Kaylee ⭑ wrote: "ahhh oh no im reading rn"Hopefully you will enjoy it. I think I’m one of the outliers on this one.
i had the same feelings too on this book.. Do not get the hype at all!
shreya wrote: "i had the same feelings too on this book.. Do not get the hype at all!"Glad I'M not alone. Thank shreya!
Same, same, same. Did not care for this, didn’t like the characters. I don’t like to compare an author’s previous books but I just adored Book Lovers and gave it a very rare 5 star rating. This story? Borrrrring and annoying people.
Brandy wrote: "Same, same, same. Did not care for this, didn’t like the characters. I don’t like to compare an author’s previous books but I just adored Book Lovers and gave it a very rare 5 star rating. This sto..."Thanks Brandy. Sorry you didn’t love it either!
I came to this one after a 5-star Book Lovers, too. DNF'd this one. I still might try another book by her though...idk.
Faith wrote: "I came to this one after a 5-star Book Lovers, too. DNF'd this one. I still might try another book by her though...idk."Sorry you didn’t love it either!
I dnf'ed Happy Place a few months back but decided to give it another try since so many people seem to like it. I really hope I like it better this time around (so far I do, since I'm listening to it rather than reading it, but I still don't think it's going to be a favorite).
Anna wrote: "I dnf'ed Happy Place a few months back but decided to give it another try since so many people seem to like it. I really hope I like it better this time around (so far I do, since I'm listening to ..."Hope it works out for you.
I am so glad to see someone else didn't like this one. I felt like I was going to get tarred and feathered.
Melissa (Behind Again, Trying to Catch Up) wrote: "I am so glad to see someone else didn't like this one. I felt like I was going to get tarred and feathered."Haha, I can understand that feeling. Glad I’m not alone too.
100% agree I am shocked at the amount of people who love and rave about this book
Heather wrote: "100% agree I am shocked at the amount of people who love and rave about this book"Thanks Heather.
and she is not even good with pottery i mean come on hahahah
Antonella wrote: "and she is not even good with pottery i mean come on hahahah"Right?!!! LOL
YES YES YES!!! I finished this book so frustrated and you summed it all perfectly
Lizbeth wrote: "YES YES YES!!! I finished this book so frustrated and you summed it all perfectly"Thanks Lizbeth.
Yes! To everything! I gave it the same rating.I also couldn't get over her life choices given that the average medical school that is $200-250K.
***SPOILER ALERT***
If she didn't want to be a surgeon anymore because she hated the hours and being tired all the time, changing specialties is a thing. As is being a small-town doc who sets your own hours, leaving plenty of time for pottery.
I also thought the financial reality aspect of the book was unrealistic. Especially the ending. I don't know how it works in the States, but where I live it would have been easy for her to transition to become a GP (general practitioner). She can still use her degree, earn good money, live where she wants to live, enjoy more flexible hours and do pottery till her heart's content. She also won't be on her feet constantly or work in a precarious work environment. Basically everything that bothered her will be solved.
You should read Funny Story!!! It's my favorite of hers...and one of my favorite books ever 💙💙From what I know of you from your reviews, I think you'd love it too. Miles is an amazing MMC 💙
Haven't read this one tho, I am scared to 😂
Thirstygirl wrote: "Yes! To everything! I gave it the same rating.I also couldn't get over her life choices given that the average medical school that is $200-250K.
***SPOILER ALERT***
If she didn't want to be a s..."
Right?!
Danielle123c wrote: "I also thought the financial reality aspect of the book was unrealistic. Especially the ending. I don't know how it works in the States, but where I live it would have been easy for her to transiti..."Very unrealistic.
Sharbani wrote: "Yes! 👏🏽":)))
Kika wrote: "You should read Funny Story!!! It's my favorite of hers...and one of my favorite books ever 💙💙From what I know of you from your reviews, I think you'd love it too. Miles is an amazing MMC 💙
Haven..."
I've read it already and loved it, but thank you Kika!
obnoxiously magical over the top friend group Exactly!!
