![]() ![]() This represents a departure from Ephron’s movie, which prioritizes the changing dynamic between Harry and Sally over their individual growth. In her review of Washington Post writer, Angela Haupt considers that Henry “freshens up” Ephron’s story “with her signature wit, epic near misses and steamy longing that threatens to seep through the page, fogging the reader’s glasses.” Haupt also praises the “personal-growth dimension” of the story, which ensures that Alex and Poppy cannot fully enter a mature relationship until they have dealt with their personal issues. ![]() ![]() In revisiting the format of this vintage romance with its portrayal of a desire developing over time, Henry presents an alternative to the modern thirst for instantaneous gratification. In the FAQ section of her website, Henry describes People We Meet on Vacation as an “homage” to screenwriter Nora Ephron’s 1989 movie When Harry Met Sally by following two best friends over the course of a decade and showing the progression of their relationship. ![]()
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