Funny Girl

Name: Funny Girl
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.9 (1 reviews)
Author: Nick Hornby

From Provincial Ingénue to TV Star: Nick Hornby's 60s London Tale

Written byNick Hornby

Narrated byEmma Fielding

Length10h19m

Release dateFebruary 3, 2015

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction

LanguageEnglish

★★★☆★ 3.9 (1 ratings)

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Author	Nick Hornby
Narrator	Emma Fielding
Runtime	10h19m
Published	February 3, 2015
Rating	★★★☆★ 3.9 / 5 (1 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Comedy & Humor
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Funny Girl is a captivating literary journey that takes listeners through the vibrant transformation of Sophie Straw, a young woman on the cusp of stardom in 1960s London. Hornby's storytelling prowess shines through as Sophie navigates the ups and downs of her journey, with humor and heart. Narrator Emma Fielding delivers a spot-on British accent and infuses each character with distinct personality, elevating the listening experience. This audiobook is a must-listen for fans of period pieces and character-driven narratives.

Tags: 1960s Londoncharacter-driven narrativecoming of ageemotional journeyhumor and heartacheliterary fictionperiod piecetransformation story

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Expert narration by Emma Fielding brings every character and scene to life across 10h19m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★☆★

AudioBook Atlas

As I immersed myself in Funny Girl, I found myself completely captivated by the world and the characters Nick Hornby has created. Emma Fielding's narration is outstanding, bringing each character to life with impeccable timing and emotion. I particularly enjoyed the way Fielding portrayed Sophie's evolving confidence and charisma as she navigated the twists and turns of her journey. The pacing of the story is well-balanced, allowing for a perfect blend of humor and heartache. However, I did find some of the secondary characters to be less developed, which occasionally distracted from the overall narrative. Nevertheless, Funny Girl remains a compelling and enjoyable listen that I would highly recommend to fans of literary fiction and 1960s period pieces.

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