Funny Girl by Nick Hornby

Funny Girl

Nick Hornby

342 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Description

Set in 1960's London, Funny Girl is a lively account of the adventures of the intrepid young Sophie Straw as she navigates her transformation from provincial ingénue to television starlet amid a constellation of delightful characters. Insightful a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,202 reviews

Moods

funny 76%
lighthearted 75%
reflective 30%
hopeful 26%
emotional 25%
relaxing 21%
inspiring 8%
informative 7%
sad 7%
adventurous 5%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 37%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 40% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.45

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