A review by nzmerchant
The Happy Couple by Naoise Dolan

challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Another fantastic book by Naoise Dolan. I love the way this was written from various characters perspectives - as it gave so much backstory and insight into the way they behaved. None of them were likeable but they were believable and oh so very human. I think the ending was perfect too - showed so much growth on both Celine and Luke’s end. Just another story bout emotionally unavailable people and how they ruin everyone around them. Amazing writing, plot and compelling characters. Archie was probably my favourite of the lot!! It’s so real how we adopt the habits of people who hurt us previously in order to protect us from future people. Speaks volumes of the trauma that comes along with emotional manipulation.
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