Funny Story by Emily Henry - A Review

 

Funny Story by Emily Henry

I love Emily Henry—I’d read her grocery lists—and Funny Story is still better than most romances by default. That said, this one didn’t fully work for me. It tries to do too much at once: Daphne’s sudden breakup, forced cohabitation with Miles, career reinvention, new friendships, parental trauma, and a whirlwind romance all compete for space, which dulls some of Henry’s usual magic. The book feels less funny, less polished, and more rushed than her best work, with jokes that sometimes announce themselves and characters who blur together rather than shine.

Daphne and Miles are sweet, but they didn’t feel as vivid or introspective as Henry’s past protagonists, and the romance and third-act conflict felt a bit forced. Still, the setting is charming, the banter is there, and it’s undeniably readable. If you read Emily Henry for cozy, commercial romance, you’ll likely enjoy it; if you love her for deeply felt characters and sharp emotional insight, this may be a slight miss. Good—but not her best.

★★★☆☆

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