Reviews

Funny girl by Nick Hornby

kim_j_dare's review against another edition

4.0

The perfect palette cleanser between lots of YA reading for BFYA 2018 and Morris 2019. Sharp and funny and poignant. Loved being immersed in the 1960s London social scene, and the characters were delightful.

jannak's review against another edition

2.0

Meh. The book was ok and had some great moments, but much of it dragged on. I love so many of Hornby's other books and this one didn't quite live up. I'd give it a 2.5.

rachelpacz's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Biphobia, Body shaming, Homophobia, Infidelity, Sexism, Grief, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

Minor: Medical trauma and Abortion

ritampais's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

paulmichaelpeters's review against another edition

3.0

I really like Hornby and have read all of his books. I did not connect with this one as much but it is enjoyable.

fschulenberg's review against another edition

funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

Boring! 

The story was doing too much! Covering decades in a matter of pages. 

WAahhhh wompp 

readmore150's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

a fun romp through 60s London with clever witty and charming cast. like a good sitcom it will leave you smiling

kippersandjam's review against another edition

3.0

I'm a fan of Hornby but I felt this book fell flat. It was 'fine' - I quite enjoyed it, I found the characters quite likeable, and it was an easy read, but that was it. I found myself willing it to be over, just so I could move on, but I liked it enough to crack on to the end. I wouldn't recommend it per se, but it's good if you're stuck for a book and need something to help you move on to a new genre or a new book after a heavy one. Literature sorbet.

etbishop's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

soy_boi's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25