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A review by randeh
Funny Story by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This story is so well written I had trouble putting it down. I loved the beginning of the book how it started with how the couple tells their story (or rather how Peter tells the story). Who doesn't love a good "how we met story"? The authors ending to this book, "...it's a funny story" was brilliant. I legit went "ohhh that is smart, good one Emily Henry". Smart & witty is how I would describe Emily Henry's writing for this book.
I went through a lot of the books "bad" reviews and while some I can see of their opinions may be valid, I feel that a lot of the bad reviews are simply from people whom haven't experienced the feelings brought on in this book. I have and I guess that's why I resonated with it. No, the situation wasn't exactly the same. But the feeling of not being enough, not being wanted. The feeling of losing all of your friends because you set your life up entirely around another person. These are all real things that happen to people and to see it so beautifully represented in this book was refreshing. It's nice to feel normal. Add in the fact that Daphne is a librarian for kids (dream job!!) and you have what I would consider the perfect cocktail to spend a day in the hammock with.
I love writing down quotes/situations/feelings that I resonate with/enjoy while reading and here are the ones that really stand out:
💬 When Miles and Daphne are talking about how they will one up Peter & Petra - "If they get married, we have to be married longer. If they have a kid we have one extra, if they get a dog, we get a cuter one..." - Laughed out loud at this.
💬 "You can't force a person to show up. But you can learn a lesson when they don't. Trust peoples actions not their words. Don't love anyone who isn't ready to love you back. Let go of the people who don't hold onto you. Don't wait on anyone who is in no rush to get to you."
💬 "Being around you is like standing in sunshine."
💬 "Don't you love how it smells? So, so much, I say. 'That right there,' he says, 'is why I can't retire. If I could live in this feeling, I would.'" talking about the smell of the library...heavenly.
This was a very satisfying read and I look forward to more Emily Henry books in the future.
I went through a lot of the books "bad" reviews and while some I can see of their opinions may be valid, I feel that a lot of the bad reviews are simply from people whom haven't experienced the feelings brought on in this book. I have and I guess that's why I resonated with it. No, the situation wasn't exactly the same. But the feeling of not being enough, not being wanted. The feeling of losing all of your friends because you set your life up entirely around another person. These are all real things that happen to people and to see it so beautifully represented in this book was refreshing. It's nice to feel normal. Add in the fact that Daphne is a librarian for kids (dream job!!) and you have what I would consider the perfect cocktail to spend a day in the hammock with.
I love writing down quotes/situations/feelings that I resonate with/enjoy while reading and here are the ones that really stand out:
💬 "You can't force a person to show up. But you can learn a lesson when they don't. Trust peoples actions not their words. Don't love anyone who isn't ready to love you back. Let go of the people who don't hold onto you. Don't wait on anyone who is in no rush to get to you."
💬 "Being around you is like standing in sunshine."
💬 "Don't you love how it smells? So, so much, I say. 'That right there,' he says, 'is why I can't retire. If I could live in this feeling, I would.'" talking about the smell of the library...heavenly.
This was a very satisfying read and I look forward to more Emily Henry books in the future.