DNFs are never something I enjoy writing about, especially when there are parts of a book that I genuinely like. However, I also believe in being honest about my reading experience, and unfortunately The Happy Hartes Bookshop wasn’t the right fit for me.
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Rating: 3.5 / 5 stars (overall mixed but compelling in its own messy way)
If Ruth Jones’s name makes you think of Gavin & Stacey or Stella, you’re not alone — and your expectations likely bring a blend of warmth, wit, and sharply observed humanity. But Never Greener, her 2018 debut novel, is not a comedy with a neat laugh track. It’s a big, emotional, sometimes uncomfortable story about love, regret, and the way our choices echo through time.
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