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katieputnam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Vomit
rachaelm13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Loved Miles as a human, the type of guy you want in your life and to love. Imperfectly perfect if you will. This whole book was that, imperfect people loving each other despite, and it was so real I loved it.
The community vibes from this book were awesome, without people and community we are nothing. I loved seeing Daphne go from alone & no community to having one around her. I feel like a lot of people struggle with being alone and it was relateable because over the last year I’ve had a similar “only 1 friend ➡️ community pipeline”
For some reason as I write this I feel like the depth of the characters were a bit surface level but then I think back and they weren’t so I’m not sure why I’m feeling that currently. Because at the beginning sure a lot was more surface level but thats how you develop a relationship with someone. Also it was a part of Miles’ character due to his past.
Enjoyed the bit more steam in this as opposed to Emily Henry’s other books, loved the dates they went on (with each other, alone, or with friends) I basically just loved the town and showing how to using your town/community to the best of your ability will help fufill your life.
Moderate: Vomit
purplenoodlepie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Minor: Vomit and Alcohol
bookgirlieee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A bit of a slow start but I really loved the character development. It felt like the characters were in their 20s, not their 30s.
I’m a fan of how Emily Henry writes her men and Miles is no exception.
The ending was a bit abrupt and I would’ve liked it to be drawn out a bit more but that seems to be Emily Henry’s style. I appreciated the witty line to end the book.
Would love to see this as a movie!!
Personally would prefer not to have the detailed spicy scenes so went down 0.25 rating for that (but recognise this is totally personal preference).
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Drug use and Vomit
alamayhem_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Daphne was such a hilarious FMC and I loved getting to hear her inner thoughts and see how she reacted to things. As I have already mentioned, some of the things that Emily Henry writes in her books are so random and hilarious, that I have no other way to describe them, other than saying they are simply unhinged. I both listened to the audiobook and read this book, as Julia Whelan is my favorite narrator ever. She is so hilarious, a perfect narrator for Emily’s books, and brings these characters to life perfectly. As I was both listening and reading, I was literally bursting out laughing so much. I was having the time of my life reading this book.
One thing I absolutely love about Emily Henry’s books, is the fact that they are so real. All of her plots truly come across as so believable and relatable. I just feel so happy when I am reading her books and they are such a great way for me to get lost in the pages of a book for hours. Then, as her stories progress, they reveal so much about the hardships of life, how to overcome our challenges, and they have such an emotional impact on me. I pretty much end up sobbing anytime I read one of her books, and this one did not fail to do that. In fact, I cried a couple times and teared up multiple times throughout my time reading this novel. I absolutely loved this book and it truly had me feeling all the things. I do not think that I will ever be able to forget this book.
The found family element, the library element, how much Daphne loved books and reading, the children’s librarian job Daphne had — Emily Henry knows exactly how to make all of her readers seen. These are all things that we can relate to so easily and bask in our love for them together. That is another thing I love about her writing — she always includes elements that allow all of us to relate to and cry over together.
Then Miles. Miles, Miles, Miles. One of my favorite book boyfriends of all time. He is so incredibly sweet, kind, generous, and understanding. He is so lovable and someone that I want to know in real life. He is actually the best.
I loved the set up for this book more than I have ever loved any other set up for one of her novels. It was so captivating and made me want to see how this whole thing was going to play out between Daphne and Miles immediately. The tension, the drama, the character growth — they were all incredible.
I could go on about this book for hours, but I will wrap this up now by saying that this is for sure my number one read of the year thus far. The ending was absolutely perfect. When I got to the end, I was sobbing so hard and just so happy. There is simply not a better ending out there, than the one we are given. I am so so grateful to have Emily Henry’s books to be able to escape into and to remind me of why I love reading and writing so much. I have said it before, but I will say it again. Emily Henry’s books remind me of why I want to be an author myself — to touch people in the way that her stories touch my heart. I rate this book 5/5 stars! 🌟
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Vomit
jdasilva's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Abandonment, Drug use, and Vomit
sdupont's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Infidelity, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Vomit
meredith_williams_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Toxic relationship
Minor: Vomit and Alcohol
theespressoedition's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Since 2021, I have not managed to find a single romance novel to top my obsession with People We Meet on Vacation--and I have read several hundred romances. How Emily managed to beat her own book is absolutely beyond me. Funny Story now takes first place in my favorites list.
As I was reading my eARC (thank you, THANK YOU, Berkley) I decided to highlight everything that stood out to me. Three paragraphs into the first chapter and I was already highlighting a quote that had me snorting with laughter. The rest of the book made me feel precisely as giddy as those first few lines and I managed to highlight nearly 40 quotes and added countless notes.
Something that constantly impresses me with Emily's writing style is that while she maintains a classic romcom formula (meaning that the book is equally as funny as it is romantic), she doesn't skimp on depth and emotion. I have cried nearly as many times as I have laughed while reading each of her novels and Funny Story was no different. It dealt with themes like emotionally abusive family members and toxic romantic relationships. But it doesn't just glaze over them or make them feel unimportant. They're an integral part of the story and handled with so much grace.
This book also gave me an element I never knew I needed (?) in an EmHen novel: found family. It may have manifested in an untraditional sense, but it was absolutely part of the narrative and I really loved how it was cultivated and nurtured throughout the story. By the end of the book, I felt as though Ashleigh's friendship with Daphne was just as important as the romantic relationship with Miles.
If you're looking for something feel-good that will make you laugh so hard you nearly pee yourself, cry a little, and just fall in love with love all over again, you need to pick up Funny Story. I had the best time ever reading this book and I can't wait to pick it up whenever I'm craving some extra comfort. All the stars for this fantastic romcom!
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Sexual content
Minor: Vomit