A review by yellibeansyrup
The Happy Couple by Naoise Dolan

4.0

I can’t believe I almost ended up not reading this book. When it first came out, I bought it impulsively. Then I realised that I didn’t like exciting times (author’s previous book) all that much, so instead of reading it sat on my shelf for months. I was planning on giving it away or selling it, but rather than doing either, I ended up reading it anyway a couple of (additional) months later. And I’m glad I did. This wasn’t a very happy or hopeful book. But it was a joy to read, it might not make you feel the best, nor will it make you feel good about humanity. But it will make you feel good about all the bad humanity has to offer. Not a need to read book, but if you’re on the fence about wanting to just give it a shot.