Lisa answers “How is this not just Barbra Streisands...”

Sunniva asked this question about Funny Girl:

How is this not just Barbra Streisands "Funny Girl"?? It's the same concept, except it's set in London and the main character is really pretty instead of having to be funny to balance out not being the epitome of beauty... Can you read it without seeing the parallel/copying? Someone please explain this, so I can be assured Nick Hornby hasn't actually stolen the plot of a very famous film here

Lisa Also, Funny Girl was based on real-life actress Fanny Brice and her tumultuous relationship with her gambling husband and trying to juggle her success…moreAlso, Funny Girl was based on real-life actress Fanny Brice and her tumultuous relationship with her gambling husband and trying to juggle her success with his failure, etc. The love story in Hornby's novel is very different and much more stable (once she finds her real love) and is a really admirable love story. I really recommend trying it out.(less)

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