Funny Girl by Nick Hornby

Funny Girl

Nick Hornby

452 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 1,959 reviews

Moods

funny 76%
lighthearted 73%
reflective 28%
emotional 23%
relaxing 18%
hopeful 15%
informative 10%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 5%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 39%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 38% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.45

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