A review by siobhanward
Happy Hour by Marlowe Granados

reflective slow-paced
  • 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

3.5

Sometimes I read books like this and wonder if I did my early 20s right. The characters were sometimes hard to sympathize with, but I could also see that they were just kind of doing their best to muddle through and have fun while doing it. They really reminded me of Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany's (the movie, not the book), but without certain parts of her character. Kind of moving from place to place untethered, no real plan, just kind of depending on the kindness of strangers, or something else to help them along.

The book was beautifully written and though I don't think I would have enjoyed Isa and Gala's lives myself, it was still a nice read, and Granados has a clear gift for writing. Definitely looking forward to reading more from her. 
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