A review by mairead_parade
Funny Story by Emily Henry

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I always enjoy EmHen reads in the moment, but for whatever reason, I don’t find that her leads stick with me the same way main characters from other authors do, for whatever reason - I can’t really remember much about Poppy and Alex or Harriet and Wyn. I do feel like Daphne and Miles will be more memorable, but time will tell. EH does write great settings, and this was no exception: I really enjoyed spending time in Waning Bay and with the broader cast of characters, and there are several very funny moments. The initial premise bringing the MCs together was pretty silly but ultimately not that important to the arc of their relationship, and I thought the individual issues they both worked through were really well done. The circumstances of their family relationships felt specific and unique, and I appreciated the emphasis on building an individual identity. 
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