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A review by booksnapsandcatnaps
Funny Story by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.5
Emily Henry's "Funny Story" hits all the right notes. The characters have top-notch banter. Henry obviously has a great fondness for her characters, and her writing reflects this.
Because of the delicious character development, Daphne and Miles seem like actual people you may run into on the street. Their touching and relevant self-discovery path is largely influenced by their past trauma. It's nice to witness a slow-moving, genuine romance blossom as the two work through their personal problems and find comfort in each other.
The MCs being in their early 30s is especially noteworthy since it gives the narrative depth and maturity. Daphne and Miles have a strong emotional bond, and Henry does a wonderful job of cultivating their relationship in an authentic and sincere manner.
"Funny Story" is one of my favorite stories because of how simple it is. This isn't a big, sweeping story; it's just people engaging with each other and working through their own issues. It's a really adorable tale about summer, libraries, and discovering happiness in new situations.
You'll smile after reading "Funny Story" because it's a charming and captivating book overall. It wasn't quite as moving as Henry's "Happy Place," but it's still a great read, earning 4.5 stars from me.
Because of the delicious character development, Daphne and Miles seem like actual people you may run into on the street. Their touching and relevant self-discovery path is largely influenced by their past trauma. It's nice to witness a slow-moving, genuine romance blossom as the two work through their personal problems and find comfort in each other.
The MCs being in their early 30s is especially noteworthy since it gives the narrative depth and maturity. Daphne and Miles have a strong emotional bond, and Henry does a wonderful job of cultivating their relationship in an authentic and sincere manner.
"Funny Story" is one of my favorite stories because of how simple it is. This isn't a big, sweeping story; it's just people engaging with each other and working through their own issues. It's a really adorable tale about summer, libraries, and discovering happiness in new situations.
You'll smile after reading "Funny Story" because it's a charming and captivating book overall. It wasn't quite as moving as Henry's "Happy Place," but it's still a great read, earning 4.5 stars from me.