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Probably Nothing: A Irresistibly Witty and Hilarious Novel for Summer 2024
Lauren Bravo
3.82 AVERAGE
120 reviews for:
Probably Nothing: A Irresistibly Witty and Hilarious Novel for Summer 2024
Lauren Bravo
3.82 AVERAGE
funny
slow-paced
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A pleasant enough read but nothing groundbreaking
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a really funny book!
Elements of this book-
° Lots of humor and sarcasm
° An unexpected death that leads to lots of fibs and people pleasing
° A Pyramid scheme
Took a little while to fuly get into it, but it's chunky & goes off in lots of tangents 🤣
Elements of this book-
° Lots of humor and sarcasm
° An unexpected death that leads to lots of fibs and people pleasing
° A Pyramid scheme
Took a little while to fuly get into it, but it's chunky & goes off in lots of tangents 🤣
I didnt quite love this as much as Preloved, but this was such as interesting read.
I really struggled with the main character Bryony, she was uncomfortably relatable at times but it did stretch the boundaries of reality. but stick with it and you'll understand more about why she is how she is!
I really struggled with the main character Bryony, she was uncomfortably relatable at times but it did stretch the boundaries of reality. but stick with it and you'll understand more about why she is how she is!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
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
Surprisingly lovely and charming - reminded me of Sophie Kinsella in a good way. Narrators did the characters justice and it was refreshing and informative to see health anxiety examined in a sympathetic manner.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Death of parent
Moderate: Death, Pregnancy
Minor: Sexual harassment
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
Relatable in more ways than one. Also v. funny. Keen to read more by Bravo.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Bryony is not looking for love, so casual 'things' with dating app matches suit her fine. A few dates with a nice-enough guy called Ed has brought satisfying amorous encounters, but by the fifth date, Bryony's increasing 'ick' sense probably means this one will be their last.
But then Bryony's life takes an unexpected turn. The next day she receives a call from a stranger to tell her that Ed has died in a tragic accident. Shocked, but far from distraught, Bryony is mystified to learn that his family are under the misapprehension that she was the love of his life. Unable to admit the truth while they are grieving, Bryony finds herself being sucked into playing the role of heart-broken girlfriend.
Soon the lies begin to pile up, and Bryony has no idea how to extricate herself from the situation her people-pleasing tendencies have embroiled her in. Now an integral part of the family, and local community, not to mention a fully fledged member of Ed's sister's pyramid scheme, Bryony's stress levels are off the chart and her chronic hypochondria is manifesting itself as all manner of physical symptoms that are becoming overwhelming. How can she bring herself to admit that she really did not even know Ed that well...?
Lauren Bravo hits her stride from page one in this gorgeous book, weaving a deeply emotional story about friendship, family, mental health, and well-being, that is full of relatable themes. The many layered story unfurls through two narratives, swapping back and forth between Bryony's increasingly complicated adventures as an outsider in Ed's family, and his sister-in-law Kelly's trials and tribulations within the bosom of their eccentric goings on.
Beginning with a little white lie intended to please, Bryony is soon in a right old muddle that tips her into an anxiety filled nightmare. Her relationship with Kelly begins slowly, before blossoming into tentative friendship (once embarrassing details have been worked through), but she is thrown rapidly into intimacy with Ed's larger-than-life mother Ann, and his ditsy sister Annie, partaking in memorial activities with an intensity that she is unprepared for, given the emotional distance of her own family background. Meanwhile, Kelly longs to be a mother, and chafes under the closeness of the family she has married into, with a lovely sideways look at her job as a GP's receptionist.
Bravo writes about messy families and unresolved trauma to perfection, with a serious thwack of heart-felt emotion that will have the tears coursing down your cheeks, and she touches on a wealth of subjects around love, loss, parenthood, and mental health along the way. Her characters spring from the page in all their vivid glory, especially Ed's family, and as she gradually reveals their vulnerabilities you find yourself wanting to give them a fierce hug. But this is far from a sad book. Bravo approaches weighty subjects with tenderness, insight, and delightful wit, with a twist of romantic suspense for extra uplift, so the ahh factor wins out.
I adored this quirky little gem. Bravo's writing is so engaging, and there is something magical about the way these fabulous characters help each other on the way to healing. Bags of warmth and lots of laughs make this a superb summer read.
But then Bryony's life takes an unexpected turn. The next day she receives a call from a stranger to tell her that Ed has died in a tragic accident. Shocked, but far from distraught, Bryony is mystified to learn that his family are under the misapprehension that she was the love of his life. Unable to admit the truth while they are grieving, Bryony finds herself being sucked into playing the role of heart-broken girlfriend.
Soon the lies begin to pile up, and Bryony has no idea how to extricate herself from the situation her people-pleasing tendencies have embroiled her in. Now an integral part of the family, and local community, not to mention a fully fledged member of Ed's sister's pyramid scheme, Bryony's stress levels are off the chart and her chronic hypochondria is manifesting itself as all manner of physical symptoms that are becoming overwhelming. How can she bring herself to admit that she really did not even know Ed that well...?
Lauren Bravo hits her stride from page one in this gorgeous book, weaving a deeply emotional story about friendship, family, mental health, and well-being, that is full of relatable themes. The many layered story unfurls through two narratives, swapping back and forth between Bryony's increasingly complicated adventures as an outsider in Ed's family, and his sister-in-law Kelly's trials and tribulations within the bosom of their eccentric goings on.
Beginning with a little white lie intended to please, Bryony is soon in a right old muddle that tips her into an anxiety filled nightmare. Her relationship with Kelly begins slowly, before blossoming into tentative friendship (once embarrassing details have been worked through), but she is thrown rapidly into intimacy with Ed's larger-than-life mother Ann, and his ditsy sister Annie, partaking in memorial activities with an intensity that she is unprepared for, given the emotional distance of her own family background. Meanwhile, Kelly longs to be a mother, and chafes under the closeness of the family she has married into, with a lovely sideways look at her job as a GP's receptionist.
Bravo writes about messy families and unresolved trauma to perfection, with a serious thwack of heart-felt emotion that will have the tears coursing down your cheeks, and she touches on a wealth of subjects around love, loss, parenthood, and mental health along the way. Her characters spring from the page in all their vivid glory, especially Ed's family, and as she gradually reveals their vulnerabilities you find yourself wanting to give them a fierce hug. But this is far from a sad book. Bravo approaches weighty subjects with tenderness, insight, and delightful wit, with a twist of romantic suspense for extra uplift, so the ahh factor wins out.
I adored this quirky little gem. Bravo's writing is so engaging, and there is something magical about the way these fabulous characters help each other on the way to healing. Bags of warmth and lots of laughs make this a superb summer read.