Happiness Sold Separately: A Novel

I cannot say enough about how much I loved this book. The relationship between Elinor and Ted had so many different facets to it and it was extremely realistic. The ending literally broke my heart, but afterwards made me smile with a sense of pride. I definitely am looking forward to more Lolly Winston books.

I'm really surprised to read that people have given this novel 4+ stars out of 5. It started out very slow, and all the characters to me, seemed very slow. There were some ups and downs, and some events that kept me going eventually, but the ending killed it for me. I was angry with everyone. Good Grief was so much better and more believable.

this book shows that sometimes the things we really want and love arent always the way it should be. Sometimes even though it may hurt giving something up would be the right choice This book is emotional but also teaches a lesson of love. u will fall in love iwht th characters. it is nothing abotu magic, science ficiton it is just Real Life put into words and its great!

I found this book uncomfortable to read.
The ending left me unhappy and mad at all the characters. I'm glad I hadn't bought the hard cover (expensive). The ending of Good Grief left you wondering. But a feeling of things turning out ok for the main characters.
I don't think I'll read this author again!!

I think Lolly Winston is a wonderful writer. She has a quick-wit about her that makes even the most depressing scenes light and funny. This is especially true for "Happiness Sold Separately". Elinor Mackie is a woman whose life is crumbling around her. Her husband, Ted has cheated on her with a health-crazed younger woman, and on top of that, she's got a dose of "unexplained infertility". This novel keeps you glued in because you want Ted and Elinor to get back together, but at the same time, it's bittersweet, because he is still involved with his lover. "Happiness..." is omniscient, not only giving you the reasoning behind Elinor's actions, but also that of Ted, his mistress, and even Elinor's maid. I would recommend this novel for anyone.

I enjoyed this story. Lolly Winston is a talented writer who makes her books easy to read. I don't have anything bad to say about this book. I didn't LOVE it but it was enjoyable and worth reading. I liked how she told the story of a couples infidelity problems from all sides. The husband, wife & mistress. It's not often that you get to know the reasoning behind all of the characters actions. It put a refreshing spin on things. Frustrating, sometimes sickening, but refreshing. I'm glad I read it and would recommend it to other people.