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kristenreads's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Racism
lilybear3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Isa and Gala are interesting people and I found myself wanting to be their friend. Isa is wise and pursues a life of pleasure and luxury, despite not being rich. With a cast of also interesting supporting characters, Marlowe Granados shows us a fun, New York summer. I enjoyed her insight on life and would've highlighted so many quotes if I owned a copy (I checked out from the library). I love the line in the description: Happy Hour is about getting by and having fun in a system that wants you to do neither.
I enjoyed this book and I think it'll be a good one to buy, reread, and highlight.
Moderate: Racism
edamamebean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Racism, Xenophobia, Death of parent, and Deportation
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Abortion and Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Chronic illness, Drug use, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Infidelity, Racism, Sexual content, Blood, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
lidia7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Graphic: Racism, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Drug use and Grief
Minor: Animal death, Cancer, Infidelity, Sexism, Vomit, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Classism
kaii's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Alcohol, Classism, and Deportation
Minor: Cancer, Drug use, Racism, Xenophobia, and Death of parent
savvylit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
On the surface, Happy Hour is a book about two girls having (mostly) good times. Isa and Gala - but especially Isa - are incredibly charming and extroverted. They are the perfect duo for finding fun and mischief on nights out in NYC. As the novel progresses, though, there's a subtle thread of class consciousness and racial identity. Isa is a brown person of mixed race. Throughout Happy Hour, Isa faces many microaggressions that she notes with detachment or amusement depending on the occasion. Additionally, some of her wealthy acquaintances view her as less of a person and more of an amusement to keep around. That being said, Granados never outrightly moralizes in the pages of Happy Hour. Her criticism of the bourgeoisie is, however, easily inferred.
Ultimately, Happy Hour is a book about the power of connection and the strength of friendship. Isa's distinct voice is unlike any other narrator I've experienced. She's effortlessly cool and charming while still remaining real and complex. After doing some web sleuthing, it seems that Isa is strongly based on Granados herself. Please excuse me while I go read everything Marlowe Granados has ever written and try to absorb even just one iota of her wit and confidence.
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, Alcohol, and Classism
mlewis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Cancer, Drug use, Infidelity, Racism, Blood, Cultural appropriation, Sexual harassment, and War
samikoonjones's review against another edition
4.75
Moderate: Racism