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Funny Story

Emily Henry

Start date: June 1, 2024

Finish date: June 30, 2024

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* "Funny Story" Full Discussion *Spoilers* (June)
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Apr 21, 2024 suus⋆୨୧˚ added it

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
absolutely loved this book🥹 rtc

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May 27, 2024 BOOKLOVER_81 rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fav2024

I loved that this interaction of “book industry lady” in Daphne was a librarian and to see the beautiful community that blossomed there. The neighbors of Waning Bay were so cozy and just made me want to visit a tiny town in Michigan this summer (though when do EH books not inspire that).

The chemistry between Daphne and Miles was so natural and lovely and believable. Sometimes, there are people you don’t think you’d connect with in a million years, and then you just slip into this wonderful, easy I loved that this interaction of “book industry lady” in Daphne was a librarian and to see the beautiful community that blossomed there. The neighbors of Waning Bay were so cozy and just made me want to visit a tiny town in Michigan this summer (though when do EH books not inspire that).

The chemistry between Daphne and Miles was so natural and lovely and believable. Sometimes, there are people you don’t think you’d connect with in a million years, and then you just slip into this wonderful, easy dynamic. Their banter was great, and you could really see the ways they GOT one another and brought out good, healthy things/change in one another. Their flaws and conflicts and miscommunications felt so true to life, and even the way they found their ways back (to one another and to other characters) was everything I wanted. Not too quick or easy, and with markers of a well planned character arc.

I love that Emily does “show not tell” so well in her writing, allowing characters to wrestle and struggle and doubt themselves and their own love story, rather than falling in love because they’re supposed to and expecting the reader to just get on board.

And then there’s Miles… oh my goodness. This guy is her polar opposite and exactly what she didn’t know she needed. He SEES her in a way that no man ever has, and the chemistry between them is so undeniable that it never felt like a rebound, and you couldn’t help but cheer them on! He’s the eternal optimist to her pessimistic self and the guy that can make a friend anytime anywhere without even trying while she is the girl that watches with awe from the sidelines. I absolutely love couples like this who are opposite but bring out the best in each other.

I feel like I could go on and on with the positivity, which is why this is a 5⭐️ read for me (even if I was leaning towards a 4 while reading). Not a life-changing book, but one I’ll surely be returning to again and again, could absolutely throw me into a reading slump, and that I enjoyed over and beyond enough to recommend. The last 10 chapters was gut wrenching.

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May 14, 2025 Christina Garcia rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favs, read-physical-collection

4.75 ⭐️

I haven't read a book in over a month (med school SUCKS) and this book was such a breath of fresh air. Emily Henry reminds me why I love reading so much. Her stories and characters are so rich and this book was no exception. I love the dry humor that had me chuckling while listening to the audio (Julia Whelan is such a great narrator for Emily's stories) and the story was *chef's kiss*. I fell in love with both Daphne and Miles and was deeply invested in the entire story. The side charact ...more

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Jun 27, 2024 Tingting C. rated it liked it

Emily Henry's latest romcom is another cute and relaxing read, but it feels a lot like her other books, like "Beach Read" and "Book Lovers." It's easy to get through and enjoyable, but the similarities make it hard for this one to really stand out. It's like reading the same story with a few tweaks. ...more

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Feb 24, 2025 Arielle rated it liked it

Shelves: dnf, audiobooks

The main characters have no chemistry whatsoever. The first 50% of the book was actually good, but as the book progressed, it felt as if it was being dragged out. The plot was practically non existent, and the author attempted to add drama by adding some characters towards the end but it did not distract me from the fact that the characters have no chemistry. I don’t even think this book is considered a slow burn because there was nothing burning. A very disappointing read. Maybe Emily Henry’s b ...more

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