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Funny Story by Emily Henry

312 reviews

melsbookbuzz's review against another edition

4.0

emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

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itsmemiana's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Ms. Emily Henry, are you hiding in my walls, or perhaps under my bed???? because why do you write all your books for/about me???

I feel like I shouldn't expect anything less from her. there is a reason she's one of my absolute favourite authors EVER. I love her so much. and I love all her characters so much. somehow I relate to literally all of them in some way. and Miles and Daphne weren't any different.

Miles was like looking in a mirror honestly. the way he's positive and tries to see the good in people first was so me (I'm a lover, not a hater at heart) but then there's also Daphne with the constant fear of being unloveble and always second best or second favourite and that is also SO me.

I loved everything about this book. from the story, to the romance, to the side characters (Ashleigh, my queen, ily).

ALSO, can we talk about the constant references to Portugal???? (PORTUGAL MENTIONED RAHHHH 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹) I fr ran to my family to show them when Pastéis de Nata were mentioned because WHATTT. and in the end when they mentioned Ashleigh's new man is Portuguese and his name Afonso???? (red flag name, but it's okay) HELLO??? I LOVED THAT. I low-key would love a book about them even tho I know Emily doesn't usually write about the side characters 😭 I was so happy when they first mentioned Portugal but I thought that would be it and then it just kept coming 😭 I love it so much 😭🫶🏼

I've already said this but I would literally read this woman's grocery list if she published it. that's how much I love her writing. (and ironically I am signed to her newsletter that is literally called Emily's grocery list 😭)

like every single book I've ever read from her, this is one of my all time favourite books. 🫶🏼

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amy_in_the_city's review against another edition

3.75

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

It was technically good, and I enjoyed it well enough. I just didn't really feel connected to the characters, and I wasn't rushing to pick it back up. I thought they would do more with the fake dating, but that really only lasted for about two scenes. The beginning gave me strong flashbacks to Beach Read because it was almost the exact same scene. I mostly just felt this book was kind of bland and forgettable.

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carlyjoann's review against another edition

4.75

emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is such a perfect fake dating/forced proximity romance! I enjoyed reading this so much and was sad when it was over. Emily Henry always writes settings so perfectly that I feel like I’m there.
The premise of this book had me hooked immediately. Healing heartbreak and finding yourself has never been so comforting to read. There were parts that felt predictable but I didn’t mind.
I loved Daphne’s growth throughout. Watching her come out of her shell and open up to the other characters had me deep in my feels.

When she called her dad to tell him how she really felt I wanted to cry and cheer at the same time. I loved that she got her own place and established herself away from Miles so she could keep spreading her wings. And I love that he understood and supported her.

Miles also opening up and learning to let himself feel again was so well done. His personality shone through without covering up any of the growing he needed to do. His arc was also so well done.
Julia and Ashleigh were great supporting characters who I fell in love with.
Peter and Petra were just present enough to make Daphne and Miles not be able to forget them without making the story all about them overall and I appreciated that.
Honestly I had very little problems with this one and could see this topping my list of favorites among the EH novels. Daphne and Miles are high up on the list for sure.

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xandy_lx's review against another edition

3.75

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I enjoyed EH writing style. It feels like a fun recount by a friend over dinner. Miles and Daphne are forced together but end up bonding through shared experiences and intimacy. While nothing much happens plot wise outside the relationship, I still enjoyed the story as they grew together.

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aubreecoats's review against another edition

4.75

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

My favorite Emily Henry book so far. She has a way in creating hilarious scenes and dynamic side characters. I also appreciate how she fleshed out Miles & Daphne to be human. One should always have a friend like Ashley and keep some chapstick on hand.

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typeofjane's review against another edition

4.0

emotional funny hopeful reflective 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: Yes

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henryflowers's review against another edition

4.0

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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: Yes

Fun read, I liked how much focus there was on this insular librarian character making friends and becoming part of the community, and showing examples of other people with their own happy endings. The romance is was predictable but comforting in the way that it needed to be for the story. I didn't like how Miles first said "I love you" to Daphne in the midst of an argument, even if later on his frustration was revealed to be very understandable. Otherwise, Miles as a friendly stoner is a relatable character (reading as a guy) and he appropriately reads as a good guy who isn't a perfect person. Emily Henry's narrative voice held my admittingly short attention span with funny quips and well written micro-cliffhangers. The countdown to the big event at the library served as a great framing and pacing for the story. I liked hearing updates on all the characters around the end of the book, even including the kids Daphne works with showing her impact in the town.

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