Tony's Wife by Adriana Trigiani.
First time reading a book from this author. Her writing is great. However, the story just didn't pull me in. I'm just not a fan of the World War era no matter how hard I try. But, I really do like the book cover and the roughed up way of the pages.
I like that it was American-Italian culture, I hadn't read anything like that before. Imagining all the foods, traditions, and the different moods of that time period.
The characters were strong and full of spunk, though the name Chi Chi just bugs me a tad bit, IDK why, lol, maybe because I think of Cheech and Chong, hehe. She is a strong, independent woman, and nothing can stop her. She'll always bounce back, never giving up.
The ending was a perfect closer to this story.
Happy Place by Emily Henry.
Two ex's pretend they are still together for the sake of their friends on their annual summer vacation.
Wyndham seems very reserved, a carpenter who builds tables, who thinks he isn't as smart as Harriet. It's kind of a dull personality if you will.
BUT opposites do attract.
Harriet - a smart woman who went to school to be a Dr but doesn't enjoy it as much as throwing pots (pottery). WTF! I don't get it, why go to school for so long to please other people. Do WTF you enjoy doing. Sometimes, money is not where it's at. Enjoy this life, BUT now you have a shit ton of school debt, that pottery is not going to pay. LoL!
Parth is an interesting name. Where do you come up with these names, Emily Henry?
Kimmy, I really like her. She seems very bubbley, super outgoing but fake in the same sense🤪
Overall, the story is just OK. It didn't keep me fully entertained, and I put it down quite a bit. Nothing special. 2.5 stars
I did read Beach Read, and wouldn't you know, I gave that a 2 star rating as well. Im really trying to like EH, alas, I'm just not there.
