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A review by abbyluvsfrogs444
Funny Story by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
Before even picking up an Emily Henry book, I know I will absolutely love it. I know that I will find humor, wit, heart, and characters so real they almost feel human. Emily Henry has mastered the art of drawing you into the world she has created and keeping you hooked long after you've finished the book. Funny Story was no different than the others. I absolutely adored this one. I fell in love with these characters from our leading lady Daphne and our leading man, Miles, to Julia and Ashleigh, even to Daphne's dad and Starfire. All of these characters were so lovable and unique and so completely fun to read about. I felt as if I were part of the friend group. And I'm mourning the loss since I've finished this book.
Miles Nowak, the man that you are. This man had me blushing and kicking my feet throughout the whole damn book. I fell in love with him right alongside Daphne.
Daphne Vincent, the woman that you are. I love her. She has the biggest heart and the kindest soul. I cheered for her when she learned to love her elf again and when she learned to love and fully trust another, too. I saw a lot of myself in Daphne. I see a lot of myself in all of Emily's heroines. And this is why I love her books; because I feel seen. I feel less alone, knowing that the things that I struggle with aren't an experience unique to me. I feel less crazy, less annoying and instead I feel more sane and more lovable. When these characters find love, it gives me hope that I will too. That the kind of love you read about in books isn't all fantasy, it's real. Because of the way I love, because of the way Emily writes about love, I know that fairytale love does exist and I can have it too.
Emily, you mad genius, I adore you. Never stop writing. I would read your grocery lists.
Miles Nowak, the man that you are. This man had me blushing and kicking my feet throughout the whole damn book. I fell in love with him right alongside Daphne.
Daphne Vincent, the woman that you are. I love her. She has the biggest heart and the kindest soul. I cheered for her when she learned to love her elf again and when she learned to love and fully trust another, too. I saw a lot of myself in Daphne. I see a lot of myself in all of Emily's heroines. And this is why I love her books; because I feel seen. I feel less alone, knowing that the things that I struggle with aren't an experience unique to me. I feel less crazy, less annoying and instead I feel more sane and more lovable. When these characters find love, it gives me hope that I will too. That the kind of love you read about in books isn't all fantasy, it's real. Because of the way I love, because of the way Emily writes about love, I know that fairytale love does exist and I can have it too.
Emily, you mad genius, I adore you. Never stop writing. I would read your grocery lists.