A review by glitterdeww
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The first time I read People We Meet on Vacation it was exactly what I needed at the exact right time. Now at my first re-read, I still love the story and characters, but have probably cooled just a smidge on the story itself. This was my introduction to Emily Henry over a year ago, and now that I have three of her other popular novels under my belt, I think I understand why People is received slightly different than the others... The reader has to put in WORK with these characters. The story structure and tension is notably different between Poppy and Alex when compared to the protagonists in Beach Read, Book Lovers and Funny Story. And that may not work for everyone, but my goodness do I love it. There's so much history with these characters, and the way the story unfolds shows both their 12 year story, but also their repeated self sabotage. It can be sad at times, which makes the resolution so much sweeter for me. This isn't the most light-hearted of Emily Henry's popular romance, but it's so worth it. 

PLOT: 4
CHAR: 5
CRAFT: 4
ENGMT: 4
SPARK: 4.5
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