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Funny Guy by Emma Barry

2 reviews

nitya's review

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emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The last friends to lovers book I read was a major letdown, so I thought to try it again with another book (this time NA)

Happy to say that my faith in the trope has been restored 😌

(Also AA shout-out!!!)
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basilreads's review

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funny hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

 Bree had been in love with her best friend, who happened to be a famous comedian on the hit show, Comedy Hour. Despite her attempts to move on, her feelings for Sam kept her from pursuing relationships with other men. Eventually, she decided to start a new job in Michigan, but she dreaded telling Sam about her plans.

As Sam's career took a nosedive following a viral song that exposed all his flaws, he turned to Bree for support. Staying on her couch, he realized that he had deeper feelings for her than just friendship, but his destructive behavior threatened to ruin everything.

Despite the challenges, Bree stood firm in her decision to prioritize her own goals and dreams, and she refused to let Sam's issues derail her plans. The story ultimately culminated in a satisfying happily ever after, which celebrated Bree's newfound self-worth.

One unique aspect of the book was its comedic theme, with Sam's profession as a comedian adding a fun twist to the friends-to-lovers trope. However, the lack of chemistry between Sam and Bree, combined with the distracting image of a celebrity lookalike, detracted from the overall reading experience. 
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