Reviews

Funny Feelings by Tarah DeWitt

_thebookishbarista_'s review

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

5.0

"I was always going to have big feelings, and it was going to be up to me to make sure they were worth it. She told me I was going to have to learn to wear those feelings proudly, without doing damage to the things or people i love, that i'd only hurt myself in the process if i did."

This book was so beautiful and funny at the same time! The story follows Farley Jones, a stand-up comedian on her way to fame. Her self-deprecating humor has garnered the attention of many people, including her hot older manager Meyer. Meyer also used to be a comedian, but becoming a single dad to his daughter shook his whole world. Then he decided to manage Farley. However, when an opportunity that Farley never expected causes them to fake date, Meyer and her must come face to face with the fizzy, funny feelings they have for each other. 

"i know that i now believe that rainstorms always precede something amazing, because you came into our lives on the tail end of one."

I loved this book so much!! The comedy aspect was actually funny, which typically doesn't seem to be the case when books focus on comedy. I laughed out loud multiple times, and I also teared up and cried a few times as well. The relationship was so well fleshed out, and the flashback timeline seemed purposeful to the story. I loved the scenes of Farley with Meyer's daughter, and the deaf community representation. 

"he's not my rock, he's my hammock. he holds and cocoons me in the shade on a summer day." 

janewensley's review against another edition

5.0

No notes, honestly. Simply lovely from beginning to end. 

paigedoll_3's review against another edition

3.0

I'm not into jokes in books so idk why I thought to read this

blivez's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.25

emwaf's review against another edition

funny 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? It's complicated

4.0

helen_melon25's review against another edition

funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.5

marisbookss's review against another edition

5.0

I wholeheartedly love and adore this book. Farley and Meyer brought me inexplicable comfort. I was smiling, laughing, swooning and feeling all of the above because these characters took over my heart!

There’s just something so deeply comforting about a couple who simply love being together and have such a genuine friendship which seems so mundane but I can’t help but rejoice over that simple fact. Fee and Meyer’s story felt so real and tangible because of how their relationship developed. It feels like a breath of fresh air honestly.

I absolutely love Farley. I found myself crackling at some of the things she said forgetting she’s a literal comedian. I appreciate how her character was written in such an unapologetic way that truly showcased characteristics that typically have such a bad rep, especially in women. Meyer was perfect. His dedication to the people he love is so inspiring. Though he grumpy and over-protective, he truly have a heart of gold that I could feel off the pages. Yet another single dad who took over my heart. Also how could I not talk about Hazel because I love that little girl. I enjoyed every scene she was in.

Though this was romance book, the ASL and mental health representation was equally as important in this story and I believe the author did a great job at solidifying her message in her words.

This book made me so so happy and it was exactly what I needed on a gloomy sunday <3

kerodgers's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted 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

4.5

emorshaye's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

crispycritter's review

5.0

I absolutely inhaled this book. My oooonly criticism is that the 3rd act conflict came far too late in the book and was not satisfactorily resolved IMO. The two epilogues did a good job of telling us things were ok in the long run. But what this book did great for 90% was beautifully showing us these individual moments between Meyer and Fee. I just wanted one more moment to really feel that they were ok and everything was resolved, ya know? Still felt like 5 stars to me. I love Tara DeWitt’s writing and all 3 main characters were just lovely.