Reviews

Funny Girl by Nick Hornby

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

pblack17's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective relaxing medium-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

4.0

holacandita's review against another edition

4.0

I loved all the characters, as I usually do with Nick Hornby. I didn't love it as much as about About a Boy, but much more than High Fidelity.

carog's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.0