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The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman by Julietta Henderson
4.0
This book is utterly gorgeous.
Julietta Henderson gives us the most heart-warming story about a 10 year old boy, Norman, and his mother Sadie, dealing with losing Norman’s best friend Jax by making the decision to fulfil his life’s ambition of performing in the Edinburgh fringe.
Light-hearted and witty, with wonderful characterisation, Henderson draws us into Norman and Sadie’s world through alternating chapters of first person prose. She introduces other characters slowly, who are equally endearing...and whilst the plot line is farcical comedy...her characters are captivating and real. I had a particular soft spot for Leonard.
Henderson takes on difficult subjects and tackles them with sensitivity, and intelligently employs comedy around the edges that assist in processing the themes, but does not make light of them. I will include trigger warnings for: suicide, drug use, and dementia.
My only criticism is that there were about 50 pages too many, and some of the more humerous scenes played out just a little too long.
However, I loved this book! It will make you smile, and give you a lump in your throat and I would highly recommend if you are looking for a touch of positivity and optimism in your reading pile!
Thank you so much to Penguin Random House for providing me with an advanced copy of this gorgeous gorgeous book!
Julietta Henderson gives us the most heart-warming story about a 10 year old boy, Norman, and his mother Sadie, dealing with losing Norman’s best friend Jax by making the decision to fulfil his life’s ambition of performing in the Edinburgh fringe.
Light-hearted and witty, with wonderful characterisation, Henderson draws us into Norman and Sadie’s world through alternating chapters of first person prose. She introduces other characters slowly, who are equally endearing...and whilst the plot line is farcical comedy...her characters are captivating and real. I had a particular soft spot for Leonard.
Henderson takes on difficult subjects and tackles them with sensitivity, and intelligently employs comedy around the edges that assist in processing the themes, but does not make light of them. I will include trigger warnings for: suicide, drug use, and dementia.
My only criticism is that there were about 50 pages too many, and some of the more humerous scenes played out just a little too long.
However, I loved this book! It will make you smile, and give you a lump in your throat and I would highly recommend if you are looking for a touch of positivity and optimism in your reading pile!
Thank you so much to Penguin Random House for providing me with an advanced copy of this gorgeous gorgeous book!