Romance
Funny Story
Daphne is left by her fiance for his best friend and ends up sharing a flat with the best friend's ex. The two new roommates agree to act like a couple online so everyone else keeps their distance.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2024
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 416
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want a cosy, funny romance about starting over in a small lakeside town.
Skip this if you want something fresh; it follows familiar romance beats.
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Quick answers about Funny Story
- What is Funny Story about?
- Daphne is left by her fiance for his best friend and ends up sharing a flat with the best friend's ex. The two new roommates agree to act like a couple online so everyone else keeps their distance.
- Who should read Funny Story?
- Read it if you want a cosy, funny romance about starting over in a small lakeside town. Skip it if you want something fresh; it follows familiar romance beats.
- How long and how fast is Funny Story?
- It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 416 pages, first published in 2024.
- Does Funny Story have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Funny Story for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Funny Story; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Funny Story?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Flatshare, Book Lovers, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine.
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