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Funny Story by Emily Henry

513 reviews

sirpandacat's review against another edition

4.25

emotional funny lighthearted

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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crystal_73's review against another edition

5.0

funny hopeful 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: Complicated

This was the first laugh out loud book I’ve ever read. Not just puff of air out of your nose - like, actual laughing. Emily Henry can do no wrong and this was no exception. I loved the character development, the storyline, the perfectly-paced love story, all of it.

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kaayllapaigee's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad 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

Cutest book ever! The book had such a great storyline with little tidbits of advice I feel like I need to follow in my life now. Relating to Daphne wasn’t something I expected to do, given her situation, but as the book went on, I began to feel the things she was learning personally. The characters were lovable, there was great development, and the last page was 10/10. Cannot wait to read another book by Emily Henry!

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kalona's review against another edition

4.5

emotional 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: Yes

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doctorbrew's review against another edition

4.75

emotional funny 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

Whenever I think there’s no possible way Emily Henry could write something else I’ve experienced or relate to, I FAFO almost immediately. We begin with Daphne’s perceived rock-bottom with her failed engagement and unbearable shame. All because another person made her feel she was not worthy. It’s so interesting to see how her previous partner gaslit her in most aspects of their relationship, and Daphne was never truly permitted to be her authentic self but rather a more palatable, fictional character she played that more easily fit into Peter’s life. With Miles, we see how he accepted everything about her from the start and how he is the exact opposite of Peter in every way, acting as foils of one another. I found myself easily charmed by Miles just like Daphne and so enjoyed watching her take back her power and accept her place in life with grace, self-love, and joy.

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efm5584's review against another edition

3.5

emotional 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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jls6283's review against another edition

4.5

emotional funny hopeful 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

I’m over here trying to hate the “fake relationship” trope because it’s annoying and I hate lying, but then Emily Henry has to ruin my high horse and make me love and relate to her stupid characters 😂😂😂

Her stories are so relatable and amusing. I find myself putting down so many quotes from her books into my reading journal.

“The same universe that dispassionately takes things away can bring you things you weren’t imaginative enough to dream up.” ❤️

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lilshelly's review against another edition

4.5

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

4.5 rounded up

I love miles and daphne a lot in all their sunshine cynical brokenness. And ashleigh and julia are amazing characters. Everyone is broken and honestly very real. I often hate when everything is neat and tidy in writing because life isn't that way. So I appreciate authors who write about the untidiness of life and relationships. It's not perfect, but what book is?

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poupimali's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Without a shadow of a doubt, this story is a beautifully lighthearted, funny story.

It’s about self-healing and self-discovery but also trust and abandonment issues.

Daphne, thanks to Julia Whelan’s narration, takes you on her journey to find and be herself. And, obviously, you’ll meet the cutest and most vulnerable book boyfriend you didn’t know you needed—Miles.

I loved the witty dialogue, all the relatable characters, and the perfect balance of angst and romance.

Tropes:

Fake dating
Exes who become roommates
Sunday adventures
Characters in their 30’s

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milrose44's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful 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: Complicated

All I want in life is my own version of Miles

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