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A review by literarypenguin
Funny Story by Emily Henry
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
5.0
Funny Story is the most recent release by Emily Henry and is by far my most favorite novel written by her to date! The town, love of books, and the romance all together made for a perfect book for anyone who loves books and happiness coming from less than ideal situations.
First off Daphne is one of my favorite and most relatable characters from an Emily Henry novel! Her background about her relationship with her estranged father and her love for her hardworking mother. How because of this she had developed issues with people leaving her behind or getting tired of her. It was extremely relatable to me as I have gone through something very similar like this in my life growing up. Also her struggle with making friends as an adult was very relatable and safely I think a lot of people struggle with that concept. Miles was super sweet and I loved his attention to details, how he remembered all these little things that Daphne liked. Such a sweetheart of a man! His background too was also tragic and explained why he was the way he was. Why he cared so much for his sister wanting what was best for her. Despite not paying attention too much to what he wanted or needed.
The small town setting was so good! I loved all the little stores and farmer's markets they had, Miles also being the guy who knows everybody and can help someone out in a pinch was a cool part of his character too. Deep down though there was more to him than just that though. The romance and bond Daphne and him shared, how it started as just a way to get back at their exes who cheated on them turning into a legitimate romance. How they both were able to move past the hurt that their exes gave them and find their own happiness with each other. They were a great fit and I hope to see more of them in the future.
The overall theme of moving past traumas that happened in your life, taking your happiness into your own hands, and finding a sense of belonging in either a place or a person I loved it. It really hit home for me as it probably did with a bunch of other people. That is one of the many reasons why I loved Funny Story and it is at the top of my list as my favorite book of Emily's that she has ever written!
First off Daphne is one of my favorite and most relatable characters from an Emily Henry novel! Her background about her relationship with her estranged father and her love for her hardworking mother. How because of this she had developed issues with people leaving her behind or getting tired of her. It was extremely relatable to me as I have gone through something very similar like this in my life growing up. Also her struggle with making friends as an adult was very relatable and safely I think a lot of people struggle with that concept. Miles was super sweet and I loved his attention to details, how he remembered all these little things that Daphne liked. Such a sweetheart of a man! His background too was also tragic and explained why he was the way he was. Why he cared so much for his sister wanting what was best for her. Despite not paying attention too much to what he wanted or needed.
The small town setting was so good! I loved all the little stores and farmer's markets they had, Miles also being the guy who knows everybody and can help someone out in a pinch was a cool part of his character too. Deep down though there was more to him than just that though. The romance and bond Daphne and him shared, how it started as just a way to get back at their exes who cheated on them turning into a legitimate romance. How they both were able to move past the hurt that their exes gave them and find their own happiness with each other. They were a great fit and I hope to see more of them in the future.
The overall theme of moving past traumas that happened in your life, taking your happiness into your own hands, and finding a sense of belonging in either a place or a person I loved it. It really hit home for me as it probably did with a bunch of other people. That is one of the many reasons why I loved Funny Story and it is at the top of my list as my favorite book of Emily's that she has ever written!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Infidelity and Toxic relationship
Minor: Child abuse and Drug abuse