Operation: Happy

Operation: Happy
Overall Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (3/5) or 6.71/10 overall

Characters - 7
The characters in this book were fine, but none of them really stood out to me. They were relatable enough and had some personality, but not to the extent of memorability for me personally.

Atmosphere - 6
The atmosphere felt a bit lacking; I would've liked some more description throughout the story. Aside from some vague landscape glimpses, it was hard to distinguish what exactly the buildings Judy and Happy went to really looked like, especially in context to their surroundings.

Writing - 7
The writing in this book was decent. It moved the story along and was understandable. However, parts of it felt notably dry and dull.

Plot - 6
The plot was interesting. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and the constantly changing situations that Jody and Happy had to go through. Where the first part felt action-packed though, the second part felt much slower. Part of that might be purposeful mood-setting, but the first half had plenty of somber moments without dragging down the pace.

Intrigue - 7
I was intrigued by the cover and title from the get-go. I'm not usually someone who reads historical fiction, but I was pleasantly surprised by that aspect of the book. The historical element was a highlight for me. I liked the connections that the story made and those features made the story feel more realistic. My intrigued was dampened by the twists and turns of the plot though. I couldn't quite tell where the story was going and the ending felt rather off.

Logic - 7
This story was reasonably logical. The logic was certainly aided by the historical elements, but it could still work without that context/setting.

Enjoyment - 7
I enjoyed parts of this book. I was especially delighted by Jody and Happy's relationship. They really had a close-knit bond that helped them through a lot of tough circumstances.