A review by afi_whatafireads
Funny Story by Emily Henry

emotional funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

"Things are allowed to be complicated. They were allowed to be messy. We were allowed to disagree and argue and even hurt each other, on ocassion, and it didn't mean it was time to let the revolving door of life carry us away from each other.

Sometimes things are hard. They just are.

It took me awhile to process my feelings for Funny Story. Still thinking how it will rank from the rest of the books that I've read from Emily Henry, but what I can tell you is this, Funny Story can come of as a bit slow than the rest of her books, but, for those who are in their late 20's and into their early 30's, this book will definitely have more resonance.

Like all of Henry's books, you will love it, or just hate it. And there is a certain pattern that you will come to realize, especially when you've read all of her books. Funny Story to me, was more of a self-revelation for both of the main characters, and gosh do I feel for Daphne and Miles. Having uprooted your life for someone and just having it vanish for the sake of a 'what if' hits harder. (Peter and Petra can really just go sht themselves) And as much as I want to criticize Daphne, I honestly can't. Funny Story is for the ones that have always been waiting for something to happen in their life, but when it did, they run away, solely because they don't believe they deserve that kind of love for them, and they ended up settling down with what "is comfortable" and not because they like someone. Its for those who wants to feel belonged, somewhere or in someone. But the sense of belonging can't be find in a person, but it comes from the acceptance of your past and the possibility in starting a life fresh with someone. Funny Story is that. Its a hit of reality that can seem way too real (it might come off as draggy), but to me, it feels, whole.

Miles on the other hand. Good lord... Henry can really write the men in her books because Miles? I love him to pieces. I love the way he was tender to Daphne. I loved how their relationship didn't just turn around to be something at first, but instead, they built a solid friendship before going into a serious relationship. I loved how they build up moments for themselves, with the community, building a sort of family around them before delving into something more. And I liked that we get to see parts of Miles trying to overcome the trauma from his parents as well.

Overall, Funny Story will be that book that I might not pick up again, but the story will always remain in my heart. From all of her books, I will rank this 3rd after Book Lovers and Happy Place. Also, this book solidifies that my love for her works too. Its like Ali Hazelwood too, yall can throw anything to me and will still eat up their works.

4.25 stars for this gem

Thank you to Times Reads for this copy!