Happiness Sold Separately

2.5 Stars....

11 months ago

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.

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Praise for Lolly's Second

This review is from: Happiness Sold Separately: A Novel (Hardcover)

3 years ago

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… + read more

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didn't like it

3 years ago

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!!

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Good Read

This review is from: Happiness Sold Separately: A Novel (Hardcover)

3 years ago

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… + read more

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