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solinel7's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I was hoping to love this book. I saw so much discussion about it and how good it was when it came out but I'm a little disappointed.
It's confusing and annoying at times with all the back and forth and more so at very important parts.
There are few spoilers. Read at your discretion.
Every chapter started with a news article which was cool but also it had me confused. The protagonist's main article was extremel important to the story but it was split in 4 so I don't remember anything about it.
They fell in love in one weekend 10 years ago and then we never get to see how their relationship developed as a full grown adult with a good head on their shoulders.
The story is engaging but it wasn't until ch 3 or 4 that I grasped what was really happening.
Author's writing style is good but the story left me wanting more.
It's confusing and annoying at times with all the back and forth and more so at very important parts.
There are few spoilers. Read at your discretion.
Every chapter started with a news article which was cool but also it had me confused. The protagonist's main article was extremel important to the story but it was split in 4 so I don't remember anything about it.
They fell in love in one weekend 10 years ago and then we never get to see how their relationship developed as a full grown adult with a good head on their shoulders.
The story is engaging but it wasn't until ch 3 or 4 that I grasped what was really happening.
Author's writing style is good but the story left me wanting more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
sisters26's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Death of parent
beckpair's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction and Alcoholism
nicollettereads's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction
filipacmiranda's review against another edition
2.75
The book's bright cover caught my attention while browsing my online bookstore. After that, I read the synopsis and figured Funny You Should Ask would be a fun reading experience.
Chani Horowitz and Gabe Parker were likeable characters. I found it interesting that the writing (in two intertwining timelines) allowed the reader to compare two versions of them and understand how they grew and changed in the ten years that separated both interviews. I also really appreciated that the narrative dived into themes such as substance abuse and diminishing relationship partners.
Even so, I think the storyline was too unlikely for my taste. Call me sceptical, but how is it possible to fall madly in love with someone after spending only 3-6 days with them? Despite the fact Chani and Gabe "knew" each other through their careers (and I must say following someone's career for ten whole years is a lot of commitment), I don't think they could know each other enough for love.
I didn't dislike it, but it didn't convince me either.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Homophobia and Death of parent
abbeyroad1410's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This was a very fun read, and I'm glad that I Ashley picked it out for me to read the other week.
One of my favorite parts of this novel is that it doesn't just rotate between the present day and the past, but it also includes articles from both times. The articles really push the theme of reputation, and readers can see how the media portrays both characters despite not knowing anything about them or their relationship. It is also fun to see how Chani herself plays into her role as a journalist and painting a picture that is slightly less than true from her articles. My only disappointment on this front was that we didn't get Chani's follow-up article on Gabe Parker - the main plot point of the book.
Of course, this book loses me at times because I have a lot of trouble believing that characters can fall in love in such a short time. This isn't quite the insta-love that really takes me out of a novel, but it is very quick. I think this book strengthens the plot by having Chani ask the same questions the readers may have about how quickly things progress.
Additionally, I was very upset because the novel had me convinced for awhile that the dog was dead, and the whole time I was thinking "but she would only be 10! She has to still be alive." Dog death messes with my anxiety.
However, this novel had one of the strongest romance novel endings that I have read. I love the idea of Gabe watching an article for the newsletter and getting his perspective rather than Chani's to end the novel. The ending is heartfelt, emotional. One quote hit me so hard that I texted my boyfriend about it.
Overall, this book is worth the read and was a nice light-hearted book for exam week.
One of my favorite parts of this novel is that it doesn't just rotate between the present day and the past, but it also includes articles from both times. The articles really push the theme of reputation, and readers can see how the media portrays both characters despite not knowing anything about them or their relationship. It is also fun to see how Chani herself plays into her role as a journalist and painting a picture that is slightly less than true from her articles. My only disappointment on this front was that we didn't get Chani's follow-up article on Gabe Parker - the main plot point of the book.
Of course, this book loses me at times because I have a lot of trouble believing that characters can fall in love in such a short time. This isn't quite the insta-love that really takes me out of a novel, but it is very quick. I think this book strengthens the plot by having Chani ask the same questions the readers may have about how quickly things progress.
Additionally, I was very upset because the novel had me convinced for awhile that the dog was dead, and the whole time I was thinking "but she would only be 10! She has to still be alive." Dog death messes with my anxiety.
However, this novel had one of the strongest romance novel endings that I have read. I love the idea of Gabe watching an article for the newsletter and getting his perspective rather than Chani's to end the novel. The ending is heartfelt, emotional. One quote hit me so hard that I texted my boyfriend about it.
Overall, this book is worth the read and was a nice light-hearted book for exam week.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Sexual harassment
abbiebelen's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Car accident, and Death of parent
addimop's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
fun easy read nothing special
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
merryfaith's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content and Death of parent
rickireadss's review against another edition
3.5
this was just okay for me. the then-now perspective on this one was a little difficult to follow on audio, and i had to restart the book like 15% in because of how confused i got. i honestly don't remember much of what happened in this (this review is being written like 3 weeks later), but i know it just wasn't for me. i was bored a lot, but i think i will read elissa's next book.
⚠️: alcoholism, addiction, death of parent, misogyny, body shaming, homophobia
⚠️: alcoholism, addiction, death of parent, misogyny, body shaming, homophobia
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Homophobia
Moderate: Body shaming, Misogyny, and Death of parent