Funny Girl by Nick Hornby

Funny Girl

Nick Hornby

452 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced
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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 2,709 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 78%
funny 75%
reflective 31%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
relaxing 21%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 32%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 40% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.46

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